Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 115 The Apple Of Their Eyes

Dominic’s glare was so powerful I felt like he was burning a hole right through me. I loosened my grip on his arm immediately.

I began to feel a little guilt-stricken. Perhaps I had reacted a little too strongly just now.

“Don’t take it personally. I’m a caring person by nature. I would’ve said the same to anyone else.” Even after explaining myself, I still felt somewhat uneasy. I turned around and saw that my parents had caught up with us.

I seized the opportunity to hook my arm through Mom’s while instructing Dominic, “Why don’t you go and bring the car over? We’ll wait for you here.”

Before Dominic could answer, Mom was already expressing her displeasure.

Patting my hand lightly, she voiced her disapproval, “Lili, stop ordering Dom around. Your dad and I have legs. We can walk.”

I retorted with a pout, “What’s the big deal? He’s my boyfriend now. Can’t I ask him to drive the car over? Dominic, are you going to do it or not?”

An idea had popped into my head when I heard Mom speaking up for Dominic. He was the one who suggested putting on an act for Mom and Dad. Why shouldn’t I grab the chance to order him around? He won’t dare to show any hints of unhappiness in the presence of my parents no matter what I ask him to do. This is the perfect opportunity for me to give him an eye for an eye. If I miss this opportunity, I may never have another chance to repay him for what he did to me.

I deliberately lifted my chin in a defiant manner to show him that I had the upper hand now.

In fact, I not only had the upper hand — I was practically his boss.

Right after that, I saw Dominic’s thin lips curve into an indulgent smile as he said to Mom, “Helen, Lian is right. I’m her boyfriend. My only duty is to make her happy. Now that you’re here, I want to make sure you’re happy too. Please give me a minute. I’ll be right back with the car.”

The man walked off after that. I was still trying to process what he had just said.

indulgent smile on his lips and that doting look in his eyes felt so familiar. I was somewhat reminded of the good

heard Mom praising Dominic again. I pinched myself

about how wonderful Dominic was. She even turned to Dad, expecting him to join her in singing my

clear from the look on his face that he was very

I felt an urge to bang my head

Mom and Dad. He was even more proactive and attentive this time than when

showed on their beaming faces. I even seemed to detect more fondness and affection on their faces when they were looking at Dominic than when they were

and climbed into the car, silently complaining about the

hear Dominic saying, “David, I heard that you’re in town to give a speech at a university. I suppose it’s Lightspring

not keen on the idea at first, though. There are many other teachers in the university. Moreover, I am almost in retirement. But Helen said we could drop by at Lili’s for a visit,

you’re a knowledgeable and polished speaker. Any reputable tertiary

loved more than being complimented on his accomplishments and expertise in the education field. Dominic was spot-on in currying Dad’s

on, I was trying my best not to show my

that Dad and Mom must have booked their accommodation near Lightspring University, Dominic suggested we

with his thoughtfulness, Dominic then turned to Mom and engaged her in a cheerful conversation for the rest of

my eyes.

completely oblivious to the fact that there was already

I was left to fend for myself. My parents had practically forgotten that they still

my plate. He tenderly stroked my hair and said,

in, saying, “Lili, look how nice Dom is to you. Don’t just keep eating alone.

ignoring me all

the piece of short rib before retorting, “He has