The Second Love
To be honest, even though Dominic Hartnell and I have already established our relationship, I haven't really thought about changing how I address him, or rather, I deliberately ignored it. Even though our relationship has become clear, no one has brought it up, so I can't just awkwardly go up to them and call them mom and dad. But now, suddenly, his dad pointed it out. After a few seconds of being stunned, I instinctively looked at Dominic Hartnell's mom. Ah, it seems that the impact of our previous confrontations has had a deep effect on me. It seems like I have become obsessed with it. If his mom doesn't have a positive and proactive attitude, I would feel a bit uneasy and not as secure. Just like now, his dad should be the head of the family, and he has already asked me to change how I address him. So if I follow suit and call him dad, there shouldn't be any problem. But his mom hasn't expressed her opinion, so I find it difficult to call her mom. Suddenly, Dominic Hartnell, who was sitting next to me, squeezed my hand and said in a cheerful tone, "Darling, don't be shy. If you call them mom and dad, they will give you red envelopes." I instantly had a puzzled expression, and all the melancholy and confusion in my heart disappeared because of what he said. What is this all about? I'm not a child, who cares about red envelopes? I'm speechless. Feeling annoyed, I didn't want to pay attention to him, and of course, I didn't listen to him and call anyone. Suddenly, no one was speaking, and the atmosphere at the dining table became a bit gloomy. At this moment, Dominic Hartnell's mom, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up and said, "It's about time. It's only right to call them mom and dad.""Lili, we had some unpleasant things happen before, but that's all in the past. Now that you and Dominic are together, you're going to spend the rest of your lives together. I won't say much, just one thing. I hope you two can be good to each other, support each other, and stay together forever." I was stunned and moved by her words. I never expected his mom to say such things. "Mom, thank you. Don't worry, from now on, Liliana Zanetti and I will take care of you and dad." Dominic Hartnell's excited voice brought me back to reality. Under everyone's gaze, I took a deep breath and slowly called out, "Mom, dad." As I called out "Mom and Dad," a look of relief and joy appeared on the faces of Dominic Hartnell's parents. I let out a quiet sigh of relief and felt a surge of happiness. Now that even my parents called them that, we truly felt like a family. To be honest, living under the same roof for these past few days hasn't been bad. I haven't seen much of Dominic Hartnell's dad, but the few times we crossed paths, he showed genuine concern and would ask a question or two. As for his mom, it's a completely different story. Even though she may not be overly attentive, she definitely cares about everything that needs caring for. Every day, besides the regular three meals, she would also prepare additional snacks for me at specific times, and they were always different. Fruits, small treats, nutritious soups, you name it, she had it all. I think Dominic Hartnell's mom is actually a pretty good elder. As long as you please her, she treats you really well. Fortunately, although there were some unpleasant experiences in the past, the clouds have cleared now, and I believe I will be able to get along well with Dominic Hartnell's mom in the future. After enjoying a delightful breakfast of risotto, Dominic Hartnell and I headed out. When we arrived at the Registry Office, I noticed that it was quite crowded inside, and we had to take a number and wait in line. "Honey, why don't you go get a number? Looks like we'll have to wait for a while," I nudged Dominic Hartnell and gestured towards the ticket machine. He firmly held my hand and walked towards the entrance without stopping. "No need, my dad arranged for someone." Thanks to the privilege of having a clear path, Dominic Hartnell and I saved time by not having to wait in line, and we quickly obtained our marriage certificate. Holding the freshly printed little red book, I couldn't help but feel a wave of emotions. This is already my third time at the Registry Office, and there shouldn't be another time. I am going to spend the rest of my life happily with Dominic Hartnell. With a smile on my face, I stared at the little red book for a while before reaching out to take Dominic Hartnell's copy as well. Finally, I raised my phone and snapped a photo."Holding hands with you, growing old together. I want to be with you until the end of time." After editing this sentence and attaching the photo I just took, I posted it on my social media. Within two minutes, people started liking and congratulating me in the comments. I glanced at the responses for a moment before putting away my phone and linking my arm with Dominic Hartnell's. "My dear husband, please take care of me from now on." Dominic Hartnell smiled warmly and raised my chin with his hand before leaning in for a kiss. I was a bit dumbfounded. We were still at the entrance of the Registry Office... "Oh my, look at them, they're so happy. They're even expecting a baby." "Yes, indeed. And that man is so handsome. I would gladly give up ten years of my life for a husband like him.""The woman looks nice too, they make a great couple." ... As Dominic Hartnell kissed me, there were many similar exclamations and sighs around us. I couldn't hold back anymore, my face turned red, and I gave Dominic Hartnell's waist a tight squeeze. Dominic Hartnell held onto my waist and finally released my lips. "Wife, you're shy." I was speechless. Anyone would blush when kissing in the middle of the street, and he had the audacity to say I was shy? "Let's go, let's go. We're attracting too much attention." Look at all these onlookers, they're unbelievable, so idle. Compared to my lack of composure, Dominic Hartnell remained calm. He held my hand and slowly walked towards where the car was parked. As we walked, he said to me, "Wife, they envy us." "Wife, I will make more people envy you in the future. I will make you the happiest woman in the world." I smiled and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes. You've said it many times, and I believe you. Let's go now, I don't want to become an internet sensation." After leaving the Registry Office, we hurried to the local government office to complete the household registration process. My name was officially recorded in the Hartnell family's household register. Once everything was taken care of, I called my mom and informed her that we would be returning the following day. For lunch, Dominic Hartnell and I enjoyed a romantic French meal outdoors, followed by a shopping trip. Dominic Hartnell explained that it would be his first time visiting my parents as their son-in-law, so he wanted to bring a gift that was more than just grand. In the end, I could only watch as he gracefully moved from one specialty counter to another, returning with a full load of presents. Back at the villa, Dominic Hartnell's parents were waiting for us. We had a delightful dinner together, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere. After a restful night, the next day, we had breakfast risotto before setting off to return to my parents' house.
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