Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 33 Enduring It

Livid, Dominic’s face turned into a stony grey.

After a while, he let out a skin-deep smile and asserted, “You’re right, it’s none of my business. However, it’s important for me to remind you not to bring back any diseases.”

F*ck you! You’re the one who’s sick. Your whole family is sick!

I’m not surprised if Dominic has been taking classes these few years to master spewing hurtful words without cursing. Everything that comes out from his mouth gets on my nerves!

Refusing to be verbally abused by him, I turned away and strode toward my room.

“Where are you going? Hurry up and cook. I’m hungry,” he uttered indifferently.

I rebutted without looking back at him, “Please go ahead and request for someone who’s staying in the pink of health to cook for you.”

Does he expect me to prepare dinner for him after insulting me? Hah! Dream on!

“Fine. Since you no longer want to play your role as the caregiver, you can pack up your bags and leave my house right now.”

Provoked, I turned around. “Sure! Do you really think that I love being here?”

Is that a threat? I’ve been wanting to escape since day one. It’s never my will to stay.

Casually, he continued, “Before you go, let’s settle our scores one by one. First, call up Galaxy Corporation and inform that the author refuses to sell the copyright.”

I was dumbfounded. Wait, isn’t this tantamount to breach of contract?

Gah! I should have known better. He’s definitely not the kindhearted type who will let me go so easily. Upon hearing his first statement, it already made my knees weak.

As if that was not enough, he was urging me to do as he had ordered, “Time is ticking… So you’d better pick up the phone and call them now. Then, we shall continue with other items.”

Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to hold it together. I must endure this.

“Mr. Hartnell, please tell me what you would like to have for dinner, and I’ll cook for you right away.” I had to pinch myself when saying so.

Seeing that I caved in, he smirked wickedly. “Why? Have you decided not to leave anymore?” That man knew how to push my buttons.

I do that? It’s my utmost honor to serve you, Mr. Hartnell.” I plastered

I’m not a calculative person. Just

I

I went to

cutting the vegetables, I visualized I was actually cutting Dominic up to pieces in order to make myself feel

as dinner was served, Dominic attempted multiple ways to show his

screaming at him at the top of

cleaned up the dining area. Finally, it was all peace and

challenge to live

in the living room and made my way back to

up my laptop, I planned to complete the illustration soonest

only good thing that Dominic had done for me ever since I moved in was gifting

I would never

go well for me. All thanks to Dominic, his harsh words kept

was in, I was so perturbed about

and could only come

for the entire day, I turned off my laptop and retired for the night with the hope that

alarm clock woke me up in the morning. Routinely, I made breakfast and then returned to my room

at my door.

a sigh. Calvin was standing behind

them, I faked a smile. “Good morning, Mr.

me the once-over while asking suspiciously, “Why? Do you loathe

I answered

I lied in reality. “Why would I be? Anyway, I’m having a

about it even if you don’t want to see me around the house. I allowed you to leave yesterday, but you’re determined to stay on.

made me faint in

do to deserve this? If this continues,

house and report to me in advance wherever you go. You’re not allowed to stay out at night.

was over the moon when I heard the news, but the second half of what he said made me feel dejected

absence. Why should I report my daily activities to him? Is

my jaw, I acknowledged

door was closed behind me. It was such a chore