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.

so familiar. I was somewhat reminded of the

again. I pinched myself discreetly to stop my train of thoughts.

wonderful Dominic was. She even turned to

little more reserved, but it was still clear from the

I felt an urge to bang my

car and opened the car door for Mom and

impressed with Dominic, and it showed on their beaming faces. I even seemed to detect more fondness and affection on their faces when they were looking

passenger seat and climbed into

I heard that you’re in town

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, and the university kept inviting

speaker. Any reputable tertiary institution would love

ears. Having been an educator all his life, there was nothing he loved more than being complimented on his accomplishments and expertise in the education field. Dominic was spot-on in currying

I was trying my

that Dad and Mom must have booked their accommodation near Lightspring University, Dominic suggested we have our dinner at a restaurant in the vicinity of their hotel to not tire

to Mom and engaged her in a cheerful conversation for the rest of our

eyes.

Mom took turns to enthusiastically pile food on Dominic’s plate, completely oblivious to the

fend for myself. My parents had practically forgotten

of celery, Dominic placed a piece of short rib on my plate. He tenderly stroked my hair and said, “Don’t just munch on vegetables. You should eat some meat

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

and ignoring me all this while. If I don’t feed myself, I’m going to die of starvation.

short rib before retorting, “He has hands.