Dominic Hartnell smiled and shook his head, "No need, Mom said she'll be back soon, we can eat first." "Don't worry, there's always food at home, Mom won't let us go hungry." Hearing him say that, I could only suppress my worries and nodded in agreement. I wanted to wait for Dominic Hartnell's mom to come back, so after finishing the risotto, I told Dominic Hartnell that I wanted to watch TV and stayed in the living room. But as time passed, when it was almost seven o'clock, Dominic Hartnell's mom still hadn't returned. I couldn't wait any longer, sat up straight, and nudged Dominic Hartnell with my elbow, saying, "Why don't you call and ask why Mom hasn't come back yet?" Dominic Hartnell looked at me helplessly, with a wry smile on his face, "Darling, are you treating Mom like a child?" I gave him a pat and replied somewhat frustratedly, "It's not about being a child or not, I'm just worried. Don't tell me you're not worried at all?" Dominic Hartnell raised an eyebrow and asked jokingly, "Then what about Dad? Aren't you worried about him?" I glared at him and retorted angrily, "Dad is a man, what is there to worry about? Besides, I want to be closer to Mom now." There was a sentence I held back from saying, in fact, I don't really like his dad right now. I brushed aside those irrelevant thoughts, swayed Dominic Hartnell's arm, and urged, "Call again, hurry up!" Dominic Hartnell's expression was somewhat helpless, but he still couldn't resist me and took out his phone as I instructed. Just as he unlocked his phone, the mahogany gate was pushed open.Dominic Hartnell's mom had returned. I pushed Dominic Hartnell aside and stood up all of a sudden, greeting her excitedly. "Mom, you're back! Did you eat the risotto? Do you want something to eat? And..." Dominic Hartnell waved his hand and replied, "I've already eaten." Then he shifted his gaze towards Dominic Hartnell, "Donglai, why did you suddenly come back? Did something happen?" As she spoke, she hinted at something, her eyes slightly narrowed as she glanced at me. I pursed my lips and calmly shook my head. And at this moment, Dominic Hartnell also spoke up, "I came back after finishing things, there's nothing wrong." Dominic Hartnell's mother nodded slightly and then said, "Well, you guys watch TV, I'm going upstairs." I heard her not mentioning anything about taking medicine, and I panicked, not thinking too much, and blurted out, "Mom, you haven't taken your medicine yet!" Dominic Hartnell looked at me and his mother suspiciously, asking, "What medicine? Mom, are you sick?" Instantly, my heart sank. Oh no, I was so nervous that I forgot everything. But deep down in my subconscious, I secretly hoped that Dominic Hartnell would discover the truth. However, Dominic Hartnell's mother remained calm and casually replied, "Just some tonics. They were recommended by those ladies to regulate the body. You wouldn't understand, being a man." "If it weren't for Lili being pregnant, I would have taken her to regulate her body too. But it's not urgent, we can take it slow." However, Dominic Hartnell seemed skeptical and asked with doubt, "Are they really just tonics? Mom, if you're not feeling well, you must speak up and not hide it from us." His mother smiled calmly and even dragged me into it."Don't believe me? Ask Lili, she went with me to get the medicine. Go ahead and ask her." I felt bitter inside, but facing Dominic Hartnell's piercing gaze, I could only speak up for her. "Well... they are tonics, for regulation..." Dominic Hartnell observed us silently, and after a while, he finally relaxed and said, "Alright, but Mom, these medicines can be a bit toxic. If you're fine, it's better not to take too much." "If there's any discomfort, you must speak up in time." Dominic Hartnell's mother smiled and nodded, "Alright, I understand. You should focus more on caring for Lili and the baby in her belly." "She's already over seven months pregnant, and you're still running around. Don't be reckless during this time, spend more time with her." Dominic Hartnell squeezed my hand tightly and promised, "I got it." Then I heard Dominic Hartnell's mother say to me, "Lili, go tell Aunt Chen to heat up the medicine and bring it upstairs." "Donglai, come upstairs with me first, I have something to tell you." I was slightly startled, but quickly understood and said, "Okay." Dominic Hartnell then cautioned me to be careful and take my time, not to rush, and followed his mother upstairs. I stood at the staircase, sighing lightly only after their figures disappeared around the corner, then turned and walked towards the kitchen. I decided to go find Aunt Chen first, and as for the rest... I would take it step by step. I found Aunt Chen and told her about the hot medicine, then she sent me away from the kitchen. She must have received instructions from Dominic Hartnell's mother earlier, knowing that this medicine was not good for me.So, not to mention touching it, her attitude clearly showed that she didn't even want me to smell it. I sat back down in the living room, holding a cushion, and started to daydream. I wondered what Dominic Hartnell's mother wanted to talk to him about, it couldn't be about his illness. If that was the case, she wouldn't have mentioned the remedy we had discussed earlier. Lost in my thoughts, my mind began to drift away. Suddenly, my phone, which I had placed on the table, rang and brought my attention back. It was a call from my mom. After adjusting my mood a little, I answered the phone. My mom asked when we would come back, saying that if we didn't return soon, the design drawings couldn't be changed. I already had enough things to think about, and I couldn't spare any more energy to think about house designs. So, I told my mom directly that there was no need to make any changes, just follow the drawings. My mom grumbled a few words, but she didn't mention it again. However, she suggested that Dominic Hartnell and I find time to come back, as Lou and my cousin would also be on vacation, and it would be a good opportunity to have a risotto dinner together. It would also be a chance to announce that Dominic Hartnell and I were already married. I thought that I would have to wait until Dominic Hartnell's mother had her follow-up appointment before going back. By then, I also wanted to ask the doctor if the medicine was effective. I didn't specify a time to my mom; I simply mentioned that I would call her before we came back.After ending the call with my mom, I noticed Aunt Chen approaching me, holding a delicate porcelain bowl. After considering for a moment, I switched off the TV and decided to accompany her.