The Second Love
I found myself locked in a moment of contemplation with Dominic Hartnell's mother. However, in almost perfect unison, we exchanged smiles. She happily accepted the cheongsam from the saleswoman, holding it up in front of her and nodding approvingly. She spoke slowly, "Hmm, it looks quite nice. My daughter also said it looks good, so I'll give it a try." "Great, madam. Please follow me. The fitting room is this way." The saleswoman beamed and led Dominic Hartnell's mother to the fitting room, while I settled onto the plush sofa in the store. If I heard correctly, Dominic Hartnell's mother referred to me as her daughter just now. I couldn't help but chuckle to myself... Daughter, how delightful! In truth, she didn't make a mistake at all. My mom has always considered Dominic Hartnell her and my dad's half-son, so as his daughter-in-law, I naturally become her daughter. No problem at all. The more I thought about it, the happier I became, and I couldn't contain my joy. If it weren't for Dominic Hartnell's phone call, I don't know how long I would have continued to laugh foolishly. He had already arrived outside the mall and asked which floor we were on. I provided him with the location and ended the call just as Dominic Hartnell's mother finished changing clothes. Um, cough... while my mom isn't here to hear me, let me tell you the truth. Dominic Hartnell's mother really takes good care of herself. Despite being the same age as my mom, she looks younger in every way. Her skin is well-maintained, devoid of the waxen yellow color that often plagues middle-aged women, and she has flawless complexion. Her figure is also fantastic. When she put on this modified cheongsam, it was as if it had been tailor-made for her. Forget about the notion of being flashy and gaudy in red, that's completely non-existent. It looks incredibly good! As I looked at this stunning woman who had reached new heights of beauty, I couldn't help but criticize Dominic Hartnell's father. He has no taste and no luck... The saleswoman standing next to her was so amazed that it was hard to put into words. As soon as she saw me, she couldn't wait to say, "Miss, this cheongsam is absolutely perfect for your mother. It's so beautiful. Your taste is impeccable. You chose the most suitable clothes for your mother at a glance." I raised an eyebrow and smiled at her. She certainly knows how to flatter. With just a few words, she praised both me and Dominic Hartnell's mother. But, well, she wasn't wrong at all. It does look really good!"Mom, what did I say? This cheongsam is perfect for you. The public's opinion doesn't lie!" I stood a step away, admiring myself in the mirror and complimenting as I looked. Dominic Hartnell's mother continued to smile as she gazed at herself in the mirror, clearly satisfied. "If you don't believe me, just ask Dominic Hartnell. Look, he's coming over." Knowing that Dominic Hartnell had already arrived, I had been glancing outside from time to time, afraid that he would pass by. And just as I was looking, I saw him walking over from the other end. After I pointed it out, Dominic Hartnell's mother followed the direction of my finger and looked over. I waved my hand to greet him, "Honey, over here." In no time, he walked into the store. When he reached us, I grabbed his arm and pointed at his mother, asking, "So, how does she look in this outfit?"Dominic Hartnell hesitated for a moment, and I noticed his ears slowly turning red. I found it amusing. Isn't it just asking him to compliment his own mother? Why is he getting shy? This reaction doesn't seem like the boss Han. Dominic Hartnell stood there, not saying a word, and his ears grew even redder. His mother stood in front of him, and even her cheeks started to blush. I looked at them, feeling both amused and confused. Are their reactions due to shyness or excitement? Hmm... I don't understand. Oh well, let's just assume they are both shy and excited. I won't dwell on these things anymore. I reached out and poked Dominic Hartnell's back. "Honey, why are you spacing out... Ah, I know!"I deliberately dragged my voice, laughing playfully, "Are you mesmerized by your mom? You also think she looks good, right? Isn't that so?" "...Yes, she looks good. Mom, it suits you." Dominic Hartnell's response was a bit slow, but he still said what he should say. "Son, is it really good-looking? Do you also think Mom looks good in this?" The joy on Dominic Hartnell's mother's face was evident. Anyone could see that she was now very happy because of Dominic Hartnell's compliment. Once she started talking, Dominic Hartnell became more at ease in his speech. He nodded confidently and said, "Hmm, it's very good-looking." I don't know why, but even though it was just a normal interaction between a mother and son, looking at Dominic Hartnell and his mother now, I felt a sense of nostalgia amidst my happiness.It seems that every family has their own difficulties to overcome. But that's all in the past now, and I believe that in the future, this family will definitely experience more laughter and joy. I no longer dwell on those unpleasant things and refocus my attention on the present with a positive mindset. "Mom, everyone says it looks good. Now you shouldn't have any doubts. Let's buy it." I blinked my eyes, my face filled with a smile. This time, Dominic Hartnell's mother readily nodded in agreement. Originally, before Dominic Hartnell arrived, I had planned to pay for it myself, considering it as the first gift I gave to Dominic Hartnell's mother. But now that the big boss is here, it's naturally not my turn anymore. And because of Dominic Hartnell's arrival, both Dominic Hartnell's mother and I suddenly felt the desire to shop.Even though I was pregnant, I was still enthusiastically strolling around. This directly resulted in Dominic Hartnell carrying nearly twenty shopping bags in his hands by the time we left the mall. If we continued shopping, we would have to hang them on his arms, truly embodying the concept of crazy shopping. As it was time for dinner, we expressed our desire to eat out, so Dominic Hartnell took us to a private restaurant. While enjoying our meal, his mother and I shared dishes and chatted, creating a super pleasant atmosphere. On the contrary, Dominic Hartnell remained quiet and appeared to be unassuming. Following a delightful meal, I couldn't resist yawning and feeling a sense of drowsiness. In that instant, Dominic Hartnell's mother disclosed her plan to both Dominic Hartnell and me.
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