"Hey, what are you doing?" Dominic Hartnell's calm and magnetic voice came through the phone. I touched the earring on my ear and happily replied, "Not much, just trying on an earring. It looks good, I really like it." "But you shouldn't buy these in the future. What about the ruby? I don't have many chances to wear it. I wouldn't dare to wear it casually, it would attract too much attention. I'm afraid it would catch the eye of thieves." Dominic Hartnell responded lazily, "If you don't wear it, keep it as a decoration. It's pleasing to the eye." I silently stuck out my tongue. What a bold statement, asking me to keep the ruby as a decoration. If I accidentally lost it, it would be a huge loss. I'm not that carefree. "Never mind, I'll give this to my mom tomorrow and let her keep it. By the way, why did you think of giving these to me? It's not my birthday or any special occasion. What's the surprise for?" Dominic Hartnell seemed to be in a good mood and chuckled on the phone, "Do you like this surprise? These... can be considered as one of your engagement gifts." I couldn't help but laugh. There are too many tricks. Besides, we've just started talking about getting married, it's too early for engagement gifts. I skipped his second half of the sentence and answered directly, "I really like it. Didn't I just tell you? Especially these earrings, I love them the most." "Why didn't you call me if you liked them? I had to wait for so long and ended up calling you myself." I paused for a moment and explained, "No, James Dalton told me when he left that you were busy and asked me to call you tomorrow." "But when you called, I was actually thinking about whether I should call you or not." Dominic Hartnell chuckled lightly, "I think he's itching for a fight, needs to be taught a lesson." Although Dominic Hartnell couldn't see it, I wholeheartedly agreed. I nodded in agreement. Thinking about what James Dalton said today, it's not just about needing a lesson, it's more like needing a beating. But speaking of that, I remembered the wrap-up banquet. Although Dominic Hartnell never asked about it, I think he probably knows. Since he didn't ask, I might as well take the initiative. It's better than him hearing some nonsense from others later on. I cleared my throat and began recounting the events of today's wrap party and what happened at the banquet to Dominic Hartnell. Finally, I expressed my position seriously and firmly. I attended the wrap party because Shannon was there, and I had Flash's invitation. It had nothing to do with anyone else. At least I didn't agree when Nicholas Scott first asked me to go. After I finished speaking, Dominic Hartnell casually said, "If you want to go and have fun, as long as you stay safe, I have no objections." He said it so nicely now. If he really thought that way, why did he urgently ask James Dalton to go? But I'm not stupid. Since Dominic Hartnell said that, I had no reason to provoke him. So I just quietly made a small complaint. After brushing off the wrap party matter, I cleverly changed the topic. "Dominic Hartnell, I've been missing you a bit. How much longer will you be busy? It's almost May Day. Come and spend two days with me? I have to go for a check-up then, will you accompany me?" Actually, I just said it casually. If he really didn't have time, it was fine. So I didn't have any expectations.To my surprise, Dominic Hartnell agreed right away, and he even mentioned something I never expected. He asked me to ask my parents when they would be available, so he could arrange a meeting between the two families. To be honest, when I heard this, I didn't feel particularly happy. Instead, I became more worried. It was too sudden and unexpected. It had only been a few days, and he was so busy. How did he manage to convince his mother so quickly? You know, if we meet, doesn't that mean she agrees to our marriage? So I hesitated and struggled for a while, and cautiously said, "Actually, there's no need to rush. We should wait until your mother is in better health before meeting. As for my dad, you don't have to worry about him. He doesn't mind." I was afraid that Dominic Hartnell would be anxious, so I stubbornly prepared for the meeting. If that happened, it would be a disaster. Actually, it's okay to wait a little longer. Marriage is just a piece of paper, just two certificates. But these things don't matter. If the relationship is not good, divorce is just a matter of minutes. What I care more about is the person and the relationship. After a silence of more than ten seconds on the phone, I heard Dominic Hartnell sigh and say, "Liliana Zanetti, it was my mother who brought up the idea of meeting you, and also my uncle and aunt." "At that time, my dad will also be there, just to meet once." I was completely confused. Dominic Hartnell's mother wanted to meet me voluntarily? This is even more terrifying than if it was arranged by Dominic Hartnell himself. "But...she...I...maybe you can give me some time to think?" I hesitated. Dominic Hartnell's voice sounded urgent and slightly unstable. "Liliana Zanetti, I dream of marrying you right away, I can't wait to have you all to myself! Trust me, nothing bad will happen." "I have talked to her, I know my mom, she won't cause any trouble." I found it really hard to relax about this matter, but Dominic Hartnell had pushed the conversation to this point, and I couldn't find a reason to oppose it. I couldn't tell him that I didn't trust his mother. Saying so wouldn't be conducive to peace. In the end, I could only reluctantly agree to him. After ending the call with Dominic Hartnell, I took a shower and got into bed. I told Shannon about the plan to meet his family. Shannon immediately responded in a domineering manner, "Just go, what are you afraid of? It's a matter of time, you can't avoid it. If something unexpected really happens, then we'll deal with it when the time comes." Well, although I still had worries in my heart, Shannon's words gave me a little courage. Indeed, there was no escaping it. Since the path was now laid out in front of me, I had to walk it. With a determined mindset, I slept peacefully that night. The next morning, as soon as I woke up, I told my parents about the plan and asked them to decide when would be a suitable time to meet. Both my dad and mom said they were flexible, but it mainly depended on when Dominic Hartnell's side was available. I called him again and asked, and eventually, we agreed on May 2nd as the meeting date. With the meeting time confirmed, I started feeling a bit anxious every day. At times, I wished for time to fly by, while other times, I hoped it would slow down. However, despite my inner turmoil, the day of the meeting eventually arrived.On that particular day, I woke up early, and as soon as I opened my eyes, I could feel my nerves involuntarily tightening.