Dominic

It might be because of my father-in-law's long trip. I can't really tell, but he actually looks exhausted while slowly approaching me with his assistant next to him.

As we meet in the middle and I get a closer look at him, he looks different from when he left. His skin almost seems a little pale and his face looks a little slimmer. He smiles at me, holding out his arms after stepping away from her.

"Thank you for coming, my son."

I gently pat him on the back as we embrace each other, glancing at his assistant, who just stands by with a half smile.

As soon as we break the hug, he looks over at her and says, "I'll be going home with him."

"As you wish, Sir. Please take care of yourself," she says.

"Of course I will. Shall we go?" he says to me with a smile.

Nodding, I lead the way, trying not to think too much of it but it gets so difficult that I can't help it.

"You really look exhausted. Have you been getting enough sleep and eating well? You seem to have lost some weight."

He sighs. "To be honest, no. I had so much to do."

"Which means you lied to us when you said you were taking care of yourself."

"I didn't want anyone to worry about me."

"That could explain why you look different."

"Is it that obvious?" He tilts his head.

"Of course it is. I was actually shocked when I saw you. Did you even eat before getting on that flight?"

He bursts into laughter. "Enough about me. I hope you still didn't tell my daughter about this."

"Not at all. I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise."

During the ride, he enthusiastically talks about all the investors he came in contact with and I'm actually impressed that he did so much work in just two weeks.

"It's time for me to introduce you

to wait. I just want to take a few days

you're absolutely right. It can wait. Do my parents know that

who does. I can already imagine my daughter's face when she sees me. Despite how busy I was, I couldn't stop thinking about that caller who gave

have been today. At this point, I might as well just hire some actors or something just so I can

make it more difficult for me to avoid certain questions. With that in mind, I change the topic while reaching for my

find out if my

just about to say

Vanessa

over how good it felt. Part of me still regrets not slapping

Dominic calls, making me furrow my eyebrows. My first

"Hello?"

"Hey, babe."

wide eyes, my

you home?" His voice is gentle

"Uh... yeah I'm home."

just wanted to make sure. I'm on

heart flutters even more, leaving me

sound so sweet?" I

"I love you too."

seconds and then I figure it out. "Are you with someone

"Of course."

smile fades. "I see.

"I'll see you soon."

"Oh...cool."

seems he

as I painfully laugh at myself. How stupid of me to think that he just decided to suddenly become very sweet with me and tell me how much he loves me. I should've figured out from

I hear the engine outside while I'm in

I should go downstairs immediately for something that I really need to see. Curious, I do as instructed and as soon as the elevator doors open, I spot my father on the couch

who just stands there with a smile and it doesn't feel like he's

you're actually here!"

we break the hug, he says, "I actually called my son here in the afternoon and told him not to tell

I run to Dominic, stand on my tippy toes and wrap my arms around his neck for a quick kiss on the lips. I suddenly stop, the bottom of my feet touching the floor again as I grow wide-eyed a little, thinking about what I've just done. He even seems a little surprised. I hope he takes it

around to face my father, who speaks before

me everything. What have you been up to? I know

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