Suddenly, I remembered the last time when Dominic was involved in a car accident, and my heart missed a beat. Did an accident happen just after we separated? I tapped on the phone to read the message in a panic. After reading the content, I was relieved but torn at the same time. The messages were sent using Calvin's phone, but it was Dominic who actually sent them. The content of the first message was: Camille has begun to receive treatment, and I've nothing to do with her anymore. My mom won't force me to marry her again. I'll deal with the matters here as soon as possible and rush back to meet your parents personally and explain to them. The content of the second message was: I've done so many things, so you should understand my feelings. Liliana, I won't break up with you, and I won't allow you to leave me either. Like I said, even if it's a ride to hell, I want to be with you! Take good care of yourself and wait for me to come back.After reading the messages, I sighed and put my phone back in my pocket without replying to him. Subsequently, I knocked on the door and it opened within a few seconds. Mom dragged me into the house as soon as she saw me. “What's going on with you? You're already an adult, but why are you still so reckless? How can you go out of the house without saying anything? Not to mention that it's snowing outside. What if you catch a cold? Go and sit over there. I've made some hot tea for you.” I agreed to it at once, returned to my room, and put down Dominic's coat. Then I went back to the living room and sat down next to Dad. Taking the cup that Mom handed over, I took a big sip. Immediately, I could feel warmth sliding down my throat. Looking out of the window, I could see white snowflakes falling down continuously. I hoped it would stop snowing, as Dominic would get on the highway soon. I wanted them to reach their destination safe and sound. “Why did you go out just now?” Hearing Mom's voice, I averted my gaze from the windows and answered her, “A few friends of mine asked me out to set off the fireworks. I didn't go far. It was just downstairs. Didn't you see it just now? The fireworks were very beautiful.” Mom laughed and said, “Oh, it was beautiful. Your dad and I even went out to take a look at it. By the way, we bought some fireworks too. Let's go out and set them off together when it's time.” At that moment, Dad chimed in, “Yes, let's go out and set off the fireworks together. It'll be fun.” Seeing how happy they were, I obviously would not object to the idea. Even Louis also laughed happily. Besides the fact that Louis was not too enthusiastic about me, everything else was the same as before. I knew he acted that way because of Grandpa, but I did not know how to explain it. During this time, especially after the incident in which Camille tried to end her own life, I came to a realization. Dominic could not be blamed for Grandpa's passing. After all, it was not his intention to announce the news of his engagement to Camille. However, every time I thought of how Grandpa suddenly passed away after watching the news, I could feel excruciating pain in my heart. I did not know what my parents were thinking. Maybe they were the same as me. Even if it was not Dominic's fault, he was still indirectly involved. Moreover, Milena knew about it, and she was the one who did everything. Under such circumstances, how could Dominic and I be together? He said his mother would stop asking him to marry Camille, but there were so many women out there. To put it bluntly, his mother disliked me. I was not beautiful, and my family was not powerful. To her, I was a woman not worthy of her son. The situation did not get better but worse. It would be difficult for Dominic and me to be together and have a happy ending. Previously, I did not think so much about it, but now that all the problems had surfaced, I could not ignore them anymore. I felt the bracelet on my wrist and was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Even if I was the key, the keyhole was blocked by others. It would be useless if I could not insert the key. I guessed there was still a long way to go. Although my mind was in a chaotic state, I did not show it on my face. At half-past eleven, we had some supper while watching TV.Seeing that it was about time, Dad took out the fireworks he bought and went downstairs with us. Many people came out to set off fireworks as well. After all, we only celebrate the New Year once a year. Dad instructed Louis to check the time and light up the fireworks at midnight. When the clock struck twelve, he lit the fireworks, and immediately, a series of bright colors lit up the night sky. It was different from watching the fireworks that Dominic prepared for me. The ones we were lighting represented family members and loved ones. I just thought it would be better if Grandpa was still alive. After we finished setting off all the fireworks, we returned home and turned on the lights in the living room, and left them on until dawn. If Grandpa were to come home today, I hoped those lights could show him the way. And so, it was the New Year. When I woke up in the morning, it was already ten o'clock. There was another unread message on my phone, which was sent by Dominic using Calvin's phone. He had arrived at the airport safely and was already on the plane, flying toward Anglandur. After I finished reading it, I placed the phone next to me, turned my body over, and wrapped myself tightly in the blanket. It was the holiday season, and it was winter. Even if I got up, there was nothing to do, so I chose to stay in bed comfortably. Since we did not visit any relatives on the first day of the New Year, I stayed at home for the whole day. We only started visiting our relatives on the second day and vice versa. During that period, Shannon, Nicholas, Yvonne, James, Benjamin, and Mitch had called to wish me a Happy New Year. Even my previous classmates who were still in contact with me sent me text messages. I had spent my holidays productively. Also, there was one thing that made me happy. Even if the holidays were over, I did not need to go back to work like most people. My original plan was to stay at home for a while since I did not have anything to do anyway, but a sudden call from Nicholas disrupted it.