Dominic

"I can't say I agree or disagree with you," I say to Vanessa. "You're the one who knows your father best. Do you really think he's hiding something?"

"Maybe I'm just thinking too much, she says dismissively, shifting in her seat. "It just felt like there's something he wanted to say but chose not to say it." "And what gave you that idea?"

"I know him."

"You know what I think? You're just thinking too much."

"Maybe you're right." She leans back in her seat, relaxing her shoulders.

"Are you absolutely certain that Shane won't try anything stupid?" I ask.

"To be honest, I've been a little worried, but the look on his face was clear enough that he wouldn't say anything that would get him in trouble."

"Good."

As the car falls silent, I find myself thinking about earlier when I arrived with her father and she was so happy that she kissed me. I've kissed her so many times now and it's more than I can count, yet during that single moment, my heart actually skipped a beat in surprise. I know she was acting, but it was just so sudden for me.

"Hey," she says, grabbing my attention again.

"What is it?"

"Tell me about your time spent at the orphanage and hospital."

I smile a little, always glad to know that she's interested to find out about the children even though she was there a few days ago.

As I tell her about my time there and how the children were asking about her, she faces my direction, brightly smiling at me.

The awkwardness between us naturally fades and it's like that moment in the study never even happened, but I'll never forget what it felt like when she rejected me.

Unlike the other time when we just came back from my parents' house after dinner, the car comes to a stop in the yard and we head inside together.

Just as we approach the elevator, she stops and says, "I was actually thinking about something."

"What is it?"

"It's something I want to add for the children at the orphanage in the courtyard but I don't know if you'll agree with it."

"Just tell me."

I get even closer to her, paying attention while she describes her idea to me. Impressed, my lips curve into a smile. "How did I never think of that?"

She chuckles, pressing the button to

it and I'm certain the children will love it, too." I lead

they will. I can already imagine their faces and their screams. Hey, you better give me credit for

away from you?" I raise my

I know you like to

"You're right about that."

silent again, but this time, it actually feels comfortable even though we say nothing to

out before me once we get to our floor and I follow right behind her, trying not to look down at

haven't yet told you," I say to her just as she gets

looks in my direction, raising her

the airport with my father-in-law, he mentioned the call from the accident and that's when I remembered that I was

that I think about it, what will you

my plan before I even say

me wonder what she thinks of my plan.

I ask, feeling a little

your plan?" She places her hand on her stomach, which seems like it hurts

is perfect. I don't understand

going to be

you have any better

"No, I don't."

After this, they won't bother me at

did you even arrange

excused myself while

"Wow, that was st."

if not for Frank. After this, everything

giggles. "I can't wait to see this.

"Tomorrow at 2 p.m."

"I won't be able to make it. I'll be at the women's conference.

since I'm very busy all day and you know

or something? I

least I thought of something." I

also head to mine, glad that I can have these types of conversations with her without any awkward tension. I'm certain that starting now, it's all gone. "Dominic,"

I look

her hand dismissively, quickly stepping inside

wonder what she was about to say. With a shrug, I get inside, thinking about tomorrow's plan. It'll definitely turn

smile a little, thinking about how she laughed

Vanessa

conference with my four bodyguards just in case the

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