The Unexpected Visit The person who arrived was Dominic Hartnell's father, and his presence took me by surprise. I couldn't help but wonder how he found his way here. Was he looking for someone? Me or Dominic Hartnell? Or perhaps he came for Dominic Hartnell's mother? Countless questions flooded my mind, and I struggled to understand his purpose for coming. Welcoming Him Upon hearing his question, "Not welcoming me?" I quickly snapped back to reality and stepped aside, assuring him, "How could that be! Dad, come in quickly." Despite my slight unhappiness towards Dominic Hartnell's father, I knew it was important to show respect to an elder. I hurriedly invited him into the house, gesturing towards the sofa in the living room. "Dad, please have a seat. I'll go make you a cup of tea. You sit and rest for a while." A Chat with Dominic Hartnell's FatherHis father waved his hand, declining my offer for tea, saying, "No need, don't bother. I'm not thirsty." However, I insisted on making tea and called Dominic Hartnell. To my surprise, Dominic Hartnell's father stopped me and said, "Lili, come over and sit with me for a while. Let's chat." After a moment of hesitation, I gave up on making tea and obediently sat down with him in the living room. An Unexpected Conversation As we both settled down, the atmosphere became quiet, making me feel a bit nervous. I decided to break the silence and asked, "Dad, did you come here for something?" He smiled and replied, "It's nothing, I just came to see you guys. Since your mother and I divorced, I haven't seen you all. How are you and Donglai doing? The baby is due soon, right? When?" His casual tone made me feel sorry for him, realizing that he genuinely wanted to reconnect with us. I smiled and answered, "We're doing well. The baby is due in October, so it's coming soon. Oh, by the way, Mom went on a trip, but she should be back soon." Dominic Hartnell's father nodded, his smile growing wider. "Well, that's good. Make sure to let me know before the baby is born. As a grandfather, I have to prepare two big red envelopes." Casual Conversation We continued chatting like ordinary family members, without any structure or rules. It was the first time I had such a long conversation with Dominic Hartnell's father. In the past, our encounters were brief and formal. I understood that he was a busy man, and as my father-in-law, we didn't have much to talk about. As we chatted, my mind wandered a bit, but I quickly returned to reality when I noticed the time. It was almost eleven o'clock. Inviting Him to Stay After considering for a moment, I suggested, "Dad, why don't you stay for lunch and have some risotto? Donglai should be back soon. You haven't seen him in a long time, right? You two can eat and chat later." I thought he might accept my invitation, but to my surprise, he stood up and said he had to leave. Confused, I tried to persuade him to stay, but he was determined to leave. I couldn't change his mind, so I saw him off at the door, waving goodbye and reminding him to visit more often.A Last-Minute Request Just as the door was about to close, Dominic Hartnell's father suddenly shouted, "Wait!" I quickly reopened the door and approached him. "Dad, what's wrong?" I asked, concerned. He looked at me silently, hesitating. I asked again, and this time he answered me. "Lili, this Sunday... if Donglai is free, I want to have risotto with him. Can you ask him..." I was puzzled by his request. If he wanted to have risotto with Dominic Hartnell, why didn't he stay today? Or was it not just about having risotto on Sunday, but something else? I promised to ask Dominic Hartnell, but I made it clear that the final decision would be up to him. After he agreed, the elevator door finally closed, and he went downstairs. I stood by the door for a moment, observing the numbers gradually decreasing, before heading back home. Shortly after, a few minutes past eleven, Dominic Hartnell returned with groceries in hand. I never truly grasped Dominic Hartnell's genuine feelings regarding his parents' divorce. Therefore, to avoid impacting his mood during lunch, I chose to wait until we finished eating before discussing his father's situation. However, before I could utter a word after we finished the risotto, Dominic Hartnell informed me that he would be leaving for abroad tomorrow.