Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 139 If He Bought It For Me

“Dominic, Liliana… are you two back together?”

I was genuinely surprised when I saw Vicky and her shocked expression. I never expected to see her there.

My first instinct was to break free of Dominic’s hold, but he refused to let go of my hand.

What the hell? Does he not know that we should avoid causing misunderstandings?

Everyone saw that he and Camille were together when we were at the class reunion. Heck, we even got into a fight at the time.

Given our past, everyone would make terrible assumptions!

I grinned awkwardly and scanned around before replying, “What a coincidence. Are you here to buy some stuff too?”

Everyone was an adult who had worked a couple of years, so we were all political and adhered to the social rules. I could tell that Vicky was still curious, but she was quick to hide it away. She even rolled along and continued the conversation and topic I started.

We were all busy, so we didn’t chat for long.

Vicky later waved at me and claimed, “Let’s hang out and have a meal together some time. Oh, and if you two ever get married, remember to inform me of the wedding date beforehand. We can get all our classmates over and make it a grand party.”

I wasn’t sure if Vicky was being genuine, so I didn’t give her a clear response. After that, I dragged Dominic away.

I turned to Dominic when Vicky was no longer within our line of sight. Frustrated, I complained, “Why didn’t you let go of my hand earlier? What will you do if she bulls*ts to others?”

“You might think that it was timely, but she saw us holding hands ages ago,” replied Dominic nonchalantly.

Okay, you’re right about that, but we should’ve still let go!

brave dude with zero fears, but I am warning you right now! Deal with your mom and Camille accordingly

got me caressing my face instinctively. At that point, I was practically

stopped walking. He crouched down and gave me a

the f*ck? We’re in the mall, and everyone is

draped his arms over my shoulders and as he led me ahead, he promised, “I told you. I

I came around, I ignored everything and dragged Dominic

that is so embarrassing! How is

curiously, “Lili, what’s up with your face? Is that an

he spoke, he reached out to touch and check my cheek. I pushed my brother aside

fault, but he’s standing

you two. You’re both adults, so stop making a scene,”

Louis became quiet after he stuck

time, my dad bought two boxes of luxurious tea. Huh, what a coincidence. That would match the teapot

seem enough, so my

grandpa’s birthday? You’re coming along, after all,” I deliberately teased as I nudged

prepare? Dom is there as our guest, so there is no need for him to get anything. Don’t listen

It’s not like Dominic is broke or anything. Besides, who would

worry. It’s the first time I’m meeting your grandfather, and it’s his birthday, so there is no way I’d go empty-handed. I

from the corner of

bothered by that. Instead, I was curious. I wanted to know what Dominic

we

walked out of the mall, I caught sight of the branded store on the other side

and I’ve seen a few photos of their products in the magazines before. The actual item

pretty and shiny objects and tended to fantasize about

in the shop, I fantasized. If Dominic were to buy me

when I heard Dominic asking my parents and Louis

me across the road while I was still in a