The Second Love
Misunderstanding My mom told me that two days ago, when she went out to buy groceries in the evening, she saw "Dominic Hartnell" walking with a strange woman near our block. They appeared very close, like a couple or a married couple. However, I was certain that my mom must have mistaken him for someone else. Dominic Hartnell was with me the entire evening, so unless he has the ability to clone himself or has a twin brother, it would be impossible for him to be in two places at once. My mom was furious at that time and wanted to chase after them for an explanation, but she couldn't catch up. She decided to go back home without buying groceries. She didn't dare to tell my dad about it because she was afraid his temper would lead to a fight. However, she was worried about me being alone and mistreated without anyone knowing.Eventually, she couldn't bear it any longer and called me. She initially planned to tell me over the phone, but she couldn't bring herself to do it, fearing that I wouldn't be able to handle it. My mom couldn't rest assured, so she insisted on coming over despite my objections. After hearing the whole story from my mom, I found it both amusing and heartwarming. It was just a misunderstanding, but it showed how much my mom cared about me. We both laughed after my mom finished speaking, and she said, "It's a good thing I didn't tell your dad about this, or it would have caused a big misunderstanding." "Daughter, don't tell Xiao Han about this. It could disrupt our family harmony." I burst out laughing and replied, "Mom, are you here to tell jokes? Disrupt our family harmony, that's hilarious." My mom playfully glared at me and said firmly, "You, girl, if I tell you not to say it, then don't say it, got it?" I held back my laughter and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I won't say it, is that fine?" "But, Mom, how much did that person you saw really resemble Dominic Hartnell? Your son-in-law is so handsome, there aren't many people who can compare to him." My mom laughed at my words and poked my forehead, teasing, "Yes, my son-in-law is handsome." I furrowed my brows and thought for a moment before continuing, "That day, I only saw a side profile, and there was a road between us. I didn't get a clear look at the person's face." "But based on that partially exposed face, I can bet that it resembled Xiao Han at least eighty percent. Otherwise, why would I have been so angry?" "Maybe if I had caught up with him later, the front view wouldn't have looked the same? Anyway, as long as it's not him, my mom was just worried about you. Now that she knows you two have a good relationship and are living happily, it's all good." My mom's words were vague, but I didn't pay much attention to it. It was just a case of mistaken identity. Now that everything is explained, let's just take it as a daily amusement, a joke. Seeing a hint of concern on my mom's face, I reached out and hugged her shoulder. With an exaggerated tone, I said, "Mom, you really don't have to worry about me." "Do I even need to say how well Dominic Hartnell treats me? Besides, his mom is also very nice to me." "The mother-in-law issue can be difficult, but I get along quite well with his mom now. The other day, we went shopping together and were even mistaken for mother and daughter. Mom, are you jealous?" My mom turned her head with a skeptical look, but her tone was filled with relief, "If what you say is true, then I can truly feel at ease." "Although Xiao Han is devoted to you, he is still his mother's son. I was afraid that you wouldn't get along with your mother-in-law and end up causing tension for Xiao Han. That would be a real problem." I smiled at my mom and reassured her confidently, "Of course it's true. Just put your worries aside, okay?" My mom seemed convinced by my words, and her smile gradually widened and became even more radiant. "Okay, I trust you, Mom." Seeing her mood improve, I stopped discussing these matters and started chatting about something else. We chatted like this for another twenty minutes or so when Dominic Hartnell came over and invited us to have risotto. It had been a while since I had eaten homemade food, and as I ate, my appetite grew, and I forgot about controlling my portion size. I accidentally ate too much and felt uncomfortably full.But it was too hot outside to go for a walk, so I ended up pacing in the living room to aid digestion. Dominic Hartnell had previously rearranged the house, and the living room was spacious enough that I wouldn't bump into anything. However, my mom kept holding onto my arm and accompanying me as we wandered around. Meanwhile, Dominic Hartnell was in the kitchen washing dishes and tidying up. After circling around ten times, I finally stopped, and my stomach didn't feel as full anymore. It was summer, and when you eat too much, it's easy to feel sleepy, which was exactly how I felt at that moment. My mom yawned beside me, so I escorted her back to her room, said hello to Dominic Hartnell, and went to take a nap as well. When I woke up, it was already past three o'clock.In the living room, my mom was watching TV. She told me that Dominic Hartnell had gone to the company and mentioned something about coming back before making risotto. I didn't pay much attention to it. After all, he hadn't been to the company in a while. As the CEO, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to be completely uninvolved. Since my mom was there to keep me company, I didn't feel bored. So I didn't ask many questions and sat down next to my mom, watching TV with her. After a while, I remembered to call my dad. But he happened to be outside looking at renovation materials, so I ended the call after a few words. Upon seeing me hang up, my mom astutely inquired if my dad was occupied with renovations once again. I chuckled and nodded in agreement.Instantly, my mom's face displayed a look of "I knew it," causing me to burst into laughter. Then, out of the blue, she slapped her own thigh and remarked, "Oh, by the way, remember to inform Xiao Han tonight to schedule a time for me and my mother-in-law to enjoy some risotto." I shook my head and replied, "His mom went on a trip and just departed yesterday. She won't be back for a while." "Oh, I see. Then we'll have to wait until next time." "Ah," my mom suddenly sighed with emotion, "look at your father-in-law and mother-in-law. They've been together for half a lifetime, and their relationship is still so strong. You and Xiao Han should take a page from their book in the future." Me: ... Feeling a bit awkward.
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