The Second Love

Chapter 265 Being Beautiful By Myself

Glancing at me, my dad continued walking ahead without stopping. I tightened my grip on his arm and spoke again, pursing my lips. "Dad, there won't be a next time. From now on, I won't let you and Mom worry." My dad remained silent, and after a while, when we were almost at the convenience store, he raised his hand and patted mine heavily twice. "As long as you and Lou are happy, your mom and I will be at ease." Hearing his words, tears welled up in my eyes, but I managed to hold them back. "Yeah." After that, my dad and I seemed to have reached an understanding and stopped mentioning this matter. Although we didn't exchange unnecessary words, the tension between us had already dissipated. When we got back home with the vinegar, my mom looked at the two of us with a knowing expression. I found it quite amusing, as if there was a special bond between blood relatives. The atmosphere during dinner was great, especially now that the secret of my pregnancy had been revealed. Now, I was just waiting to see what Dominic Hartnell had planned. Although I felt uncertain about the future, I still had to hold on to hope. Maybe one day, because of our two adorable babies, Dominic Hartnell's mother would suddenly change her mind and show us some respect? Anyway, I shouldn't be too negative. However, Dominic Hartnell had been really busy these past few days. Today was my fourth day back in Dellmoor, and during these four days, he had only called me twice, and each time it was in a hurry. I felt that his mother could be put aside for now. He simply didn't have the time. As for me, I was currently waiting for Shannon's car. The wrap-up party was tonight. I didn't even know where the wrap-up party was being held. I asked Shannon, but she refused to tell me, being all secretive about it. She called twenty minutes ago, telling me to get ready. It seemed like it was about to start. I was considering whether or not to put on some light makeup and wear a dress. After all, it was a wrap-up party, and I thought there might be more than just the cast and crew of "The Wind And Cloud." Handsome guys and beautiful girls might be there too. But when I saw my protruding belly, I dismissed the idea of fussing over my appearance. I was a pregnant woman, just going to enjoy the food and drinks. Why bother with all the fancy stuff? I raised my awareness and decided to keep a low profile. So, I calmly sat on the sofa wearing a maternity dress, waiting for Shannon to arrive.Although my parents were a bit worried and kept nagging, I obediently listened to their chatter while eagerly anticipating Shannon's arrival. Luckily, after five minutes, someone finally knocked on the door. My mom went to open the door, and Shannon walked in with two large bags. After exchanging greetings, she pulled me into the room. I looked at her in confusion, "Aren't you leaving? Where is the wrap-up party? I hope we won't be late." Shannon waved her hand nonchalantly, "Don't worry, we'll make it in time. Here, I've prepared this for you. Once you change, we can leave." I reached out and took the dress she handed me, and when I unfolded it, I was amazed. The red color was so eye-catching, and the dress was perfectly tailored. The neckline was low, but it had a layer of sheer fabric on top, adding a hint of alluring mystery.The design around the belly seemed to be specially made, allowing enough room without feeling tight. It was perfect for a pregnant woman. However, I rarely wore red dresses, especially evening gowns. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to pull it off. "Shannon, where did you get this dress? It's so beautiful. Are you sure it will fit me?" I compared myself in the mirror, liking what I saw but still feeling hesitant. Shannon stood in front of me, observing from top to bottom, and snapped her fingers, "Don't worry about where it came from. Hurry up and change so I can see. Trust me, it will fit perfectly." So, three seconds later, under Shannon's persuasion, I put on the long dress with a hint of anticipation. Wow... excuse my shamelessness, but I felt beautiful. "Bingo! Gorgeous! Come on, let me apply some lipstick for you. It's made from pure botanical ingredients, so no need to worry." "OK, now let me curl your hair into big waves. It's a one-time thing, beautiful and without any side effects!" I didn't expect Shannon to be so well-prepared and think of everything. It made it difficult for me to reject her efforts, fearing that I would dampen her excitement. After another twenty minutes, Shannon finally finished fussing over me, and I saw myself again in the mirror. Wow... she did a great job, enhancing my beauty. Shannon also looked at me with satisfaction, proud of her work. "All done! Let's go. Oh, remember to wear a thick coat outside." With my beautifully transformed appearance, I felt lovely and happily put on a black coat. When my parents saw my drastic change, they were both stunned for a few seconds.After coming back to my senses, the two of them accompanied me and Shannon downstairs, and they kept talking non-stop along the way. Finally, after Shannon and I assured them countless times to be careful, my parents let us go. As Shannon and I got into the car, she told me that the wrap party was held at a five-star hotel in Dellmoor, so we had plenty of time and could go home in the evening. I found it a bit strange. There are so many good places and five-star hotels in the country, why did they choose Dellmoor? Although it's also a five-star hotel, Dellmoor is not a big city after all, so there must be some differences. Shannon shrugged, looking like she couldn't understand it either. Dellmoor is not very big, and Shannon quickly drove us to the hotel. Before getting out of the car, she handed me an invitation. Outside the banquet hall, there were people checking the invitations, and it seemed quite strict. At the entrance, I also saw a sign that said, "Media friends, please do not enter." It seemed that this wrap party was not open to the public, which was good. After the people at the entrance checked our invitations, Shannon and I successfully entered the banquet hall. There was still some time before the party officially started, but there were already quite a few people in the banquet hall, chatting and talking in small groups. Since I had been in the crew for a while, there were some people who greeted me, including a few members from the logistics team. I was quite familiar with them, so we decided to sit at the same table. They were taken aback when they saw my suddenly expanded belly, but they didn't inquire further and simply offered their congratulations and well wishes. As we engaged in conversation, time passed quickly, and before we realized it, it was already six o'clock, and the party commenced. The lights at the top of the banquet hall abruptly dimmed, and the doors opened slowly as two individuals entered side by side. All the lights focused on them, and I could hear the gasps and exclamations from the surrounding crowd. Shannon couldn't help but exclaim, "It's stunning." However, I was a bit perplexed. What was happening?

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