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.

back," I say to him. "It's time for me to

want to take a few

I think about it, you're absolutely right. It can wait. Do my parents

she sees me. Despite how busy I was, I couldn't stop thinking about that caller who gave us all that scare about the accident. Your father told me that you've

me tighten the grip on the steering wheel because it should have been today. At this point, I might as well just hire some actors or something just so I can put everyone

know that if we keep talking about this, it'll only make it more difficult for me to avoid certain questions. With that

out if

to say that."

Vanessa

get over how good it felt. Part of

if he'll actually do something stupid, Dominic calls, making me furrow my eyebrows. My first thought

"Hello?"

"Hey, babe."

eyes, my

voice

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

sure. I'm on my way

heart flutters even

sound so sweet?" I

"I love you too."

seconds and then

"Of course."

fades. "I see. Who is

"I'll see you soon."

"Oh...cool."

in understanding. It seems he

I shove a pillow in my face 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 hear the engine outside while

I sit down on my bed again, saying 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 and scream with excitement while rushing over to him. He

at Dominic, who just stands there with a smile and it doesn't feel

actually here!" I

called my son here in the afternoon and told him not to tell you. We wanted to surprise

grow wide-eyed a little, thinking about what I've just done.

by turning around to face my father, who speaks before I can do

everything. What have you been up to? I know we've been talking on the phone,

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