Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 33 Enduring It

Livid, Dominic’s face turned into a stony grey.

He deserves it for being so mean. Argh, he drives me mad!

After a while, he let out a skin-deep smile and asserted, “You’re right, it’s none of my business. However, it’s important for me to remind you not to bring back any diseases.”

F*ck you! You’re the one who’s sick. Your whole family is sick!

I’m not surprised if Dominic has been taking classes these few years to master spewing hurtful words without cursing. Everything that comes out from his mouth gets on my nerves!

Refusing to be verbally abused by him, I turned away and strode toward my room.

“Where are you going? Hurry up and cook. I’m hungry,” he uttered indifferently.

I rebutted without looking back at him, “Please go ahead and request for someone who’s staying in the pink of health to cook for you.”

Does he expect me to prepare dinner for him after insulting me? Hah! Dream on!

“Fine. Since you no longer want to play your role as the caregiver, you can pack up your bags and leave my house right now.”

Provoked, I turned around. “Sure! Do you really think that I love being here?”

Is that a threat? I’ve been wanting to escape since day one. It’s never my will to stay.

Casually, he continued, “Before you go, let’s settle our scores one by one. First, call up Galaxy Corporation and inform that the author refuses to sell the copyright.”

I was dumbfounded. Wait, isn’t this tantamount to breach of contract?

Gah! I should have known better. He’s definitely not the kindhearted type who will let me go so easily. Upon hearing his first statement, it already made my knees weak.

As if that was not enough, he was urging me to do as he had ordered, “Time is ticking… So you’d better pick up the phone and call them now. Then, we shall continue with other items.”

Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to hold it together. I must endure this.

“Mr. Hartnell, please tell me what you would like to have for dinner, and I’ll cook for you right away.” I had to pinch myself when saying so.

wickedly. “Why? Have you decided not to leave anymore?” That man knew how to

that? It’s my utmost honor to serve you, Mr. Hartnell.” I

a calculative person. Just make me a five-course

win, I wanted

I went to prepare

cutting the vegetables, I visualized I was actually cutting Dominic up to pieces in order to make myself feel

served, Dominic attempted multiple ways to

at him at the top

was all peace and tranquility

had been quite a challenge to live with him

on in the living room and made my way

up my laptop, I planned to complete the illustration

had done for me ever since I moved in was gifting me with

would never be able

for the past one hour, but things did not go well for me.

the mess that I was in,

could only come up with something that I was not

entire day, I turned off my laptop and retired for the night with the hope that tomorrow would

in the morning. Routinely, I made breakfast and then returned to my room to avoid meeting Dominic because I had

heard him knocking at my door.

door with a sigh. Calvin was standing behind Dominic, who was on the

soon as I saw them, I faked a smile. “Good morning, Mr.

me the once-over while asking suspiciously, “Why? Do you loathe

mind, I answered in

lied in reality. “Why would I be? Anyway, I’m having a tummy upset, so I couldn’t

“There’s nothing I can do about it even if you don’t want to see me around the house. I allowed you

response almost made me faint in

did I do to deserve this? If this continues, I’ll meet my maker sooner

a business trip for a few days. You’d better tidy up the house and report to me in advance wherever you go. You’re not allowed to stay out at night. In case of a burglary, you’re fully responsible for all

the moon when I heard the news, but the second half of what

had no freedom despite his absence. Why should I report my daily activities to him? Is he scared that I’ll run

acknowledged

face melted off swiftly once the door was closed behind me. It was such a chore to put on a happy