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.

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

Dominic again. I pinched myself discreetly to

how wonderful Dominic was. She even turned

still clear from the look on his face that he was

urge to bang my

out of the car and opened the car door for Mom and Dad. He was even more proactive and attentive this time

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 at Dominic than when they were looking at Louis, their

front passenger seat and climbed

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

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, and the university kept inviting

you’re a knowledgeable and polished speaker. Any reputable tertiary institution would love to have

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 Dad’s

on, I was trying my best not

Mom must have booked their accommodation near Lightspring University, Dominic suggested we have our dinner at a restaurant in the vicinity

turned to Mom and engaged her in

my eyes. What

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

fend for myself. My parents had practically forgotten that they

on my plate. He tenderly stroked my hair

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

me all this while. If I don’t feed myself, I’m

“He has hands. He can help