The Second Love
Before I approached, Chen Ma noticed me. She held a porcelain bowl and immediately started to retreat, afraid that I would come closer. She told me to stay in the living room and not follow her. I found it amusing and called out to Chen Ma, "Chen Ma, you go upstairs first. I'll come up later." Chen Ma breathed a sigh of relief when she heard me and quickly went up the stairs. Once she was almost on the second floor, I started moving again. Well, I didn't really want to follow her, I just wanted to go upstairs to my room. Of course, if I could also see my mom along the way, that would be even better. Unfortunately, Chen Ma's reaction was too exaggerated, making me feel nervous.I leisurely climbed the stairs and stood on the second-floor corridor when I saw Dominic Hartnell walking towards me from the other end. When he reached me, I gestured towards his mother's bedroom and asked, "Is she done? Is my mom taking her medicine?" He nodded and replied, "Yes, Chen Ma just delivered the medicine." "Let's go back to the room." Dominic Hartnell seemed completely normal, without any suspicion. I could only sigh silently and follow him back to the bedroom. But little did I know that after we entered the room and closed the door, he grabbed me and asked about his mother taking the medicine. God knows how much I wanted to spill everything, but I remembered that I had promised his mother before, and she had also said that she would tell him herself once her condition stabilized.I forcefully swallowed the words that were about to come out of my mouth. Forget it, I won't say anything. Let's just see the effect of the medicine first. Even if Dominic Hartnell finds out now, it won't make a difference. It would just be one more person worrying. And she is his mother. If Dominic Hartnell finds out, he will only be more worried and anxious than I am now. Wait a little longer... After making up my mind, I naturally went through the whole explanation about the supplementary medicine. I'm not sure if Dominic Hartnell believed me or not, but after I explained it again, he didn't ask any more questions. However, I felt that his mood seemed heavier than when he first came back, as if he had some burden. I asked him, and he said it was nothing, so I stopped asking.Putting aside these negative factors, I have relaxed a bit now and feel a bit sleepy. Although I have been trying to adjust my mood and state during this period, I haven't really had a good rest. My sleep at night is very shallow, and I wake up easily. Dominic Hartnell came back tonight, and I nestled in his warm arms, and the anxiety in my heart naturally subsided. This is the first time I have slept so peacefully since I found out about Dominic Hartnell's mother's illness. Because I slept well at night, I naturally feel energetic, and although I woke up relatively early in the morning, I didn't feel tired at all. Not long after I woke up, Dominic Hartnell also opened his eyes. After we tidied up a bit, we went downstairs and prepared to have an early risotto. When we arrived at the risotto hall, I was quite surprised to see Dominic Hartnell's father at the risotto table.It's really rare. During the time Dominic Hartnell went to Jadeborough, I only saw his father three times at home. And it was always after dinner. Seeing him at breakfast time, it was only when Dominic Hartnell and I got married. I don't know what his father is busy with all day long, but I feel quite indignant for Dominic Hartnell's mother. In my opinion, his father doesn't care about Dominic Hartnell's mother at all. Even if they can't meet every day, after he saw her taking medicine that day, he just casually asked a question and never followed up. It's fortunate that Dominic Hartnell's mother can handle it. If it were me, not to mention actively treating the illness, I would probably be furious. But in the end, I am still an outsider, carrying the title of a daughter-in-law, I can't say or do anything.But now... I glanced at Dominic Hartnell, who is the son, and he must be able to say something. When I have the chance, I'll try to persuade him and see if it has any effect. But I didn't even have the chance to persuade him. In this ordinary breakfast, Dominic Hartnell's parents suddenly dropped a bombshell. They want to get a divorce and are ready to go through the formalities today. I was dumbfounded at that moment, but at the same time, a burst of anger surged in my heart. This is too much. How can they get a divorce at this time? Yes, even if their feelings have come to an end and they can't continue, Dominic Hartnell's mother is in such a special situation, and it's already very difficult. Yet his father is so ruthless and directly dealt another blow. Damn it! It's really infuriating!I was so angry that I started to breathe heavily, and just as I was about to speak, Dominic Hartnell held my hand under the table. Immediately, I heard him calmly say, "Well, since you and Mom have already made up your minds, I respect your decision." I turned my head in astonishment to look at Dominic Hartnell. Is that it? He didn't do anything and just accepted it? Suddenly, I remembered his conversation with his mom last night. Could it have been about this? It must have been, otherwise Dominic Hartnell wouldn't be so calm. I looked back at Dominic Hartnell's mom, who had a calm expression on her face, and my heart was filled with mixed emotions. What is this? Is it a case of adding insult to injury? Because of this news, this morning's risotto was eaten in an unusually eerie silence.No one took more than a few bites before stopping. After breakfast, Dominic Hartnell told me that he was going with his parents and asked me to wait for him at home. Naturally, I agreed without hesitation. And when his parents left first, I whispered to Dominic Hartnell, telling him to stick with his mom and bring her back once everything was settled. As for his dad, it didn't matter, let him do whatever he wanted. If I thought his dad was alright before, all the good impressions have now been shattered in an instant. To put it bluntly, I have already labeled Dominic Hartnell's dad as a scumbag. It seems that Dominic Hartnell's parents had already discussed this matter a long time ago. Today was just a formality, a half-hearted procedure. Therefore, in just two hours, Dominic Hartnell came back with his mom. Although Dominic Hartnell's mom seemed calm and unconcerned, I still felt that she had become more haggard than before. Watching her slowly climb the stairs, I couldn't help but mutter a few curse words under my breath. The more I pondered over it, the greater my sympathy grew for her. Dominic Hartnell's father's behavior was truly inappropriate!
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