*The following story was machine-generated/translated and is available at a 30% discount.* As I reflected on my afternoon of complaining to Shannon, I realized that I had gone too far. That woman was Dominic Hartnell's mother, and it was only natural for him to be concerned about her. I shouldn't have said those things... "Why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?" Dominic Hartnell gently touched my cheek with his warm hand, his words filled with concern. I pulled his hand away, hesitated, and said, "I... I didn't know that your mother fainted in the mall. I was angry that you only cared about her and not me. I'm sorry, I..." "Don't apologize. It's not your fault. Don't overthink it. Alright, I really have to go now. Take care of yourself and the child at home. Eat risotto obediently. I'll find time to call you." Dominic Hartnell pulled me into his arms and comforted me gently. Although I still felt a little uneasy, he was already worried about his mother's health. I shouldn't make him worry about me anymore. "Okay, you too. Even if you have to take care of Auntie, remember to eat risotto on time every day and get enough rest. If the company matters are not urgent, put them aside for now. Don't exhaust yourself." "Don't worry about me. Chloe will come every day, so I won't go hungry." After reminding Dominic Hartnell and assuring him that I would take care of myself, I urged him to leave. After taking a shower and coming out, Shannon called me as soon as I turned on the TV. "Liliana Zanetti, have you arrived home safely? Didn't I tell you to call me when you arrived?"When I heard Shannon asking why I didn't call, I suddenly remembered that I had promised to call her when I arrived home. I really forgot. As soon as I came back, I was busy looking for Dominic Hartnell. "I'm home, I just finished taking a shower. I was planning to call you now, but you called first." If I had forgotten to call Shannon because I was too engrossed with Dominic Hartnell, she would probably be furious. "Alright, as long as you're home. By the way, what about that guy? Did he come back?" I instantly felt melancholic. Shannon really hated Dominic Hartnell now and didn't even want to call him by his name. Guy... speechless! I really want to post a thread on Tieba: My best friend and her boyfriend are having a fight, what should I do? "Don't say that about him, Dominic Hartnell is not a scumbag, he hasn't done anything wrong."Shannon cut in, "Come on, he hasn't done anything wrong? I think he's wrong in every way!" "Forget it, your judgment is clouded by love, and now you're pregnant and acting foolish for three years. I don't even want to talk to you." I didn't know how to respond to that, "Shannon..." "Don't call me, I'm annoyed." "Shannon..." "Alright, hey! Take care of yourself, if his mother comes looking for trouble again, give me a call. We'll see who's afraid of who!" Although Shannon was always impatient and harsh, her concern for me was genuine. It warmed my heart to hear her words. To ease her worries, I told Shannon about Dominic Hartnell's mother being hospitalized. Since she was sick, there was no way he could cause trouble for me. Anyway, things would definitely calm down during this period. Shannon told me not to go to the hospital to see his mother, as it would be like seeking trouble. Even if she didn't like me, I couldn't afford to have any complications. Although I thought Shannon was overthinking, there was some truth to her words. Regardless of my responsibility, if something really happened to his mother, Dominic Hartnell would definitely be devastated. After chatting with Shannon for a while, we hung up the phone. Later, I watched a few episodes of a TV drama and went to sleep. It was a peaceful night's sleep. The next day, when I woke up, I wanted to call Dominic Hartnell to ask about his mother's condition. I was also worried that he wouldn't eat risotto properly, especially since he already had a weak stomach. I was considering whether to ask Chloe to make more risotto for lunch and bring it to them. Lost in my thoughts, I decided to call him first. Dominic Hartnell told me on the phone that his mother woke up in the middle of the night yesterday and insisted on being discharged this morning. He had already taken his mother back to the villa. When I heard that his mother had been discharged, there was no need to bring risotto anymore. After a brief conversation, Dominic Hartnell hurriedly hung up the phone. I felt that Dominic Hartnell might not be able to come back here for a while. His mother would surely find ways to keep him away. Even though we weren't in a cold war anymore, I still couldn't see him. It was quite disheartening. If I didn't know that his mother had actually fainted and been admitted to the hospital, I would have suspected that she was pretending. TV dramas often depict this kind of situation, a strategy of feigning suffering. After having risotto for lunch, I grabbed a small blanket and lay on the sun lounger on the balcony to sunbathe. I slowly closed my eyes, feeling warm all over my body. Just as I was about to fall asleep, I suddenly heard Dominic Hartnell's voice in my ear. "Why are you sleeping here? Be careful not to catch a cold. Go back to your room and sleep." I opened my eyes and saw Dominic Hartnell's smiling face in front of me. Instantly, my drowsiness disappeared and I sat up straight, saying, "Oh, you're back. What about your mom? Aren't you staying with her?" I was surprised and delighted. Dominic Hartnell sat down next to me on the recliner and said, "She's fine. I'll go back and keep her company later." Well, as expected, it was just as I thought, something I had anticipated. "Then have some risotto before you leave. It's been a while since you made risotto for me." Well, I had to settle for second best. Since we didn't have much food at home and I didn't feel like sleeping at the moment, I decided to take Dominic Hartnell to the supermarket. While we were at the supermarket, I was negotiating with Dominic Hartnell about buying some ice cream when a sudden voice interrupted us. It was in English, and I was a bit confused at the time. Although I had passed the Ustranasion Level 4 exam back then, I had mostly forgotten it by now. I turned around and was instantly captivated by the woman standing there. She was stunningly beautiful, with fair skin and a perfect figure. "Mr. Han, we meet again. How have you been lately?" Is that referring to Dominic Hartnell, Mr. Han? She was truly a captivating beauty, not only attracting bees and butterflies, but also a global sensation. I discreetly glanced at Dominic Hartnell, and I noticed a flicker of surprise on his face. It was rather unexpected. Nevertheless, he swiftly composed himself and greeted the woman in English. "Hello, Miss Melissa. How did you find yourself here?" Their conversation tone appeared familiar, yet I had never heard Dominic Hartnell mention her before.