Love the Second Time Around

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.

“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.

That indulgent smile on his lips and that doting look in his eyes felt so familiar. I was somewhat reminded of the good old days where Dominic had showered me with nothing but love and devotion.

reverie when I heard Mom praising Dominic again. I pinched myself discreetly to stop my train of thoughts. No more thinking about

Mom to go on and on about how wonderful Dominic was. She even turned to Dad, expecting him to join

but it was still clear from the look on his face that

urge to bang my head against the wall. Why are they so happy

the car very quickly. He got out of the car and opened the car door for Mom and Dad. He was even more proactive and attentive this time than when he drove Dad

extremely impressed with Dominic, and it showed on their beaming faces. I even seemed to detect more fondness

front passenger seat and climbed into the car, silently

off, I could hear Dominic saying, “David, I heard that you’re in town to give a

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

very quickly, “That’s because you’re a knowledgeable and polished speaker. Any reputable tertiary institution would

Dad’s 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

listened on, I was trying my best not to show my

Dominic suggested we have our dinner at a restaurant in the vicinity of their hotel to not tire them

thoughtfulness, Dominic then turned to Mom and engaged her in a

rolled my eyes.

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

left to fend for myself. My parents had practically forgotten that they still

my plate. He tenderly stroked my hair

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

of you have been piling food on his plate and ignoring me all this

wolfed down the piece of short rib before retorting, “He has hands. He can