The Second Love
I was startled and sat up straight. Naturally, I pushed Dominic Hartnell away. He looked at me with a deep gaze and called out with some resentment, "Wife..." I pleasingly held his hand and shook it, whispering, "Someone's here, let's continue later, be good." Dominic Hartnell raised an eyebrow with a smile and leaned closer, asking in a low voice, "If I behave, will there be a reward?" My heart trembled instantly, and I gave him a reproachful glance. This person is becoming more and more mischievous. He knows I'm feeling shy, yet he still teases me. Just as Dominic Hartnell and I were exchanging glances and flirting, two voices suddenly interrupted, breaking the romantic atmosphere between us.The difference was that one voice called my name, and the other called Dominic Hartnell's name. "Liliana Zanetti." "Han." Dominic Hartnell and I both turned our heads at the same time, and it was Nicholas Scott and Gu Xingchen. Nicholas Scott was wearing a dark blue casual suit, while Gu Xingchen was wearing an orange-red knee-length dress. As the saying goes, red and blue make a perfect couple. The two of them standing together in these outfits looked extremely compatible. However, compared to Gu Xingchen's rosy complexion and radiant appearance, Nicholas Scott clearly didn't look too well, appearing somewhat exhausted. I guess he must have just recovered from a serious illness and hasn't fully regained his strength yet. A few days ago, there were reports in the entertainment news that Nicholas Scott had a high fever of 40 degrees but still insisted on filming. As a result, he fainted on set and was immediately sent to the hospital. Since then, the entertainment news has been reporting various bizarre gossip about Nicholas Scott every day. Sometimes it's wealthy fans claiming they would spend a large sum of money to buy the hospital just to catch a glimpse of him. Other times, it's female fans stealing nurses' uniforms in an attempt to sneak into his ward. There are also some devoted fans who send soup and dishes to the hospital every day, hoping to nourish Nicholas Scott's body. Finally, Nicholas Scott recorded a short video in the ward, saying that he was doing well and would be discharged soon, in order to reassure his fans. When my mom saw the news, she sighed and said that these actors may seem glamorous, but they don't know how hard it is behind the scenes.Even when they're sick, they can't rest properly and have to go through all sorts of trouble. I actually think Nicholas Scott is just fooling around, but I didn't talk much about this topic with my mom and casually changed the subject. I didn't expect reality to be so coincidental. It didn't take long before we unexpectedly met here. I haven't been in contact with Nicholas Scott for a long time, so it felt a bit awkward to suddenly see each other. I nervously responded, "Um." Nicholas Scott then asked, "Are you doing well? Is the baby about to be born?" I replied again, still in a daze, "Um." Perhaps my attitude was too cold, because Nicholas Scott didn't say anything else after that. It felt like we had pressed the pause and mute buttons between us, and the awkwardness was about to overflow the room.In comparison, Gu Xingchen and Dominic Hartnell were chatting quite harmoniously. As I listened to them talk, I instinctively reached out and held Dominic Hartnell's hand. Every time I saw Gu Xingchen, there was an inexplicable tension in my heart. I always had a sense of impending crisis when it came to her. Fortunately, Dominic Hartnell had always maintained a distant friendship with Gu Xingchen. The line between them was always clear. "Well, Ah Mo and I will leave now. Han, see you next time." Finally, Gu Xingchen held Nicholas Scott's arm, smiled brightly, and waved goodbye to Dominic Hartnell. The two of them walked towards the depths of the corridor, and once they turned the corner, they disappeared from sight. I reached out and hooked my arm around Dominic Hartnell's, raised my gaze coolly, and looked at him. I pursed my lips and repeated with a hint of sourness, "See you next time... Do you really want to see her again?" Dominic Hartnell lifted my chin with his hand, leaned down, and kissed my lips. "I can't get enough of you, let alone anyone else." I couldn't help but smile. But then I felt a bit embarrassed for being easily appeased, so I tried to maintain a serious face and hummed heavily, "You were so engrossed in talking to her earlier, didn't you see that I barely spoke to Nicholas Scott?" "You're always jealous, why don't you pay more attention to yourself?" "You have double standards. You're allowed to start a fire, but the common people aren't allowed to light a lamp!" Dominic Hartnell indulgently kissed me again and promised, "I was wrong. I won't see Gu Xingchen again in the future.""Not just Gu Xingchen, I will treat other women as if they're invisible and won't let them get close to me." "In my eyes, in my heart, in my soul, there has always been only one you." Unable to keep up the act after hearing these passionate words, I grabbed his tie and gave him a brief but passionate kiss. After getting cozy, Dominic Hartnell and I returned to the room. Inside the room, the atmosphere was lively, and everyone was chatting enthusiastically. After a while, there was a knock on the door. When it was opened, a line of waiters came in carrying various plates and dishes. The air was filled with a rich aroma, making one's mouth water. Just as Gianna Zanetti's father and Vivienne Zanetti's father had said, they immediately started drinking with Dominic Hartnell. I was a bit worried about Dominic Hartnell's stomach, but I couldn't stop him, so I kept serving him food, urging him not to drink on an empty stomach and to at least eat something. Fortunately, Vivienne Zanetti and Gianna Zanetti were also taking care of him, so I didn't think things would get too out of hand. The men were having a lively time drinking, and my mom and her friends were also enjoying themselves. Now I was the only one eating the dishes and risotto in a serious manner. Amidst the clinking of glasses and the pouring of wine, the sound of knocking on the door rang out again. Vivienne Zanetti was sitting closest to the door, so she got up and went to open it. When the door opened and she saw the person who walked in, I dropped the shrimp I had just picked up with my fork into the bowl. How did Nicholas Scott find his way here? While I was still in a daze, Vivienne Zanetti and Gianna Zanetti exclaimed in surprise one after another. My mother was also surprised, but compared to the two of them, she remained much calmer. Then, I witnessed Vivienne Zanetti and Gianna Zanetti simultaneously rise from their seats, pointing excitedly at Nicholas Scott and exclaiming, "Oh my goodness, it's Nicholas Scott! He's such a heartthrob! He looks even more handsome in person than on TV!" "He's a sensation! Could you please sign an autograph for Auntie? Oh, and could we take a picture together? I absolutely adore watching your TV dramas!" As I listened to Vivienne Zanetti and Gianna Zanetti's words, I couldn't help but furrow my brow in confusion. I hadn't anticipated them being so trendy, referring to Nicholas Scott as a "heartthrob." Nicholas Scott wore a smile that could captivate anyone and patiently signed autographs for Vivienne Zanetti, Gianna Zanetti, and myself, while also taking photos with us.Their excitement and enthusiasm nearly matched that of the young girls. Then, I observed Nicholas Scott bypass them and approach me.
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