Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 133 I Have Been Hit

Pinning my gaze on Camille, I drawled, “You must be gratified with this outcome now, huh? Are you rejoicing inwardly?”

“No! Liliana, that’s not true…”

She wore an expression of urgency and concern. Then, she even wanted to rush over to me, but Milena pulled her back. “Don’t get fooled by her anymore, Camille!”

Out of the blue, I was seized by the urge to burst into laughter. Haha, she should be saying that to herself!

“Mrs. Hartnell, I respect you as an elder, so I don’t want to fight with you. Hence, I’ll accept and resign myself to this slap today. However, that doesn’t mean that I’m acknowledging your accusations. Putting aside the issue of whether I’m the kind of person you alleged, you have no right to comment on my conduct even if I am. Since you think your judgment is faultless; thus, believe that Camille is innocent and kind, I hope you’ll only see this side of her for the rest of your life. Otherwise, you’d know how laughable you are today if you were to accidentally discern her true colors.”

Milena was stunned for a moment before she snorted coldly. “What a glib and sharp tongue you have!”

I merely snickered without saying anything further. After casting Camille a final glance, I spun on my heels and left.

All the way back, I kept my back ramrod straight and my steps steady. It wasn’t until I got home and was finally free from other people’s scrutiny that I released the tight rein on my emotions. With my back against the door, I slowly dropped into a crouch.

As I gazed at the floorboards with my head lowered, a drop of tear suddenly trickled down and splattered onto the floor. I then touched the cheek that Milena struck, only to feel red-hot pain.

This is all your fault, Dominic Hartnell! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have suffered such great humiliation today!

Dashing off my tears, I whipped out my cell phone and gave Dominic a call.

Aggrieved at having suffered a slap for no reason, I felt that I would be doing myself a disservice by keeping it from him. Besides, it would also be good to tell him earlier, lest someone proceeded to twist the story.

In no time, Dominic answered the call. “Hello.”

that I’m your

frantic. “You’ve been hit? Who hit you? And are you a moron? Why didn’t you

see what he’s going to say after learning

What if I’m not the person’s match? I’m alone now,

go over right away! Liliana, did you run around again? I’m just gone

the hell? He’s making it sound as though I’m the kind of person who likes to cause trouble

and aggrieved, I roared, “I didn’t run around! It was Camille who sought me out with your mother, and your mother even slapped me! So, do you still want me

phone. After a long while, Dominic murmured, “Where are

you think I was in the wrong if they were to complain to you later. I’m not going to apologize either. I

before he replied, “Got it. Wait for

end of our conversation,

you! I’ll just wait and see what’s he planning to do

comfy clothes. Standing before the mirror, I inspected my face. It was slightly red though I wasn’t certain

on applying a cold compress. Well, whatever. If it really gets swollen, it’s

started drawing while waiting

no sign of him even after I had waited until night dawned, and it was now almost

inquire whether

Alas, I later couldn’t quite

around one o’clock in the morning, I jolted awake. But still, he had yet to be

couldn’t make it back instead of stringing me along! What a waste of time to have

the late hour, I phoned Dominic

it was done so in record time to boot. As soon as I heard the call

told

I was greeted by silence. It persisted for more than ten seconds before the person on the other end