“No.


    ”


    “Turn around,” Domenicmanded.


    He pinched Lindsey’s delicate chin, forcibly guiding her face to meet his.Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    His handsome visage appeared before her,plemented by his perfect physique of broad shoulders and a taut waist, radiating unparalleled masculinity.


    Lindsey felt her face flush once more.


    Observing the evident shift in her expression, Domenic released a deep chuckle.


    Anticipating another tease, Lindsey was surprised when Domenic’s tone turned serious.


    “Lindsey, I’ll be incredibly busy in the next couple of days.


    I won’t be able to apany you like this starting tomorrow.


    I might not even return at night.


    ”


    Lindseyposed herself, meeting Domenic’s gaze.


    “Okay, take care of yourself.


    Don’t overexert.


    ”


    “I thought you’d protest against parting with me,” Domenic remarked, gently brushing a strand of hair from her forehead.


    Lindsey wasn’t one to act coyly or cling to others casually.


    Even if she hesitated to part from him, she concealed her emotions to ensure Domenic remained focused on his work.


    Lindsey’s tone was firm.


    “Don’t tter yourself.


    I’d be better off if you didn’t return.


    ”


    “Really?” Holding her shoulders, Domenic pressed her against the sofa.


    “Not something I want to hear.


    Your mouth is in dire need of a lesson.


    ”


    Then he ki*sed Lindsey on her Lips.


    Later that night, while Lindsey slept, he ventured alone onto the living room balcony and dialed Arturo’s number.


    “Domenic, it’s a bit unsettling for you to call me in the middle of the night.


    ” Arturo’s voice promptly greeted him through the receiver.


    “I met Sh’s daughter today,” Domenic stated inly.


    “Her daughter’s name is ine.


    Her eyes remind me of you.


    ”


    “ine…” Arturo repeated in a low voice.


    With no further words, Domenic ended the call.


    The next morning, when Lindsey awoke, she discovered that Domenic had departed.


    The memory of their previous night’s closeness brought a flush to Lindsey’s cheeks.


    The thought of not seeing him in the days ahead sparked an indescribable sense of loss and loneliness within her.


    Shaking off her thoughts, she rose to freshen up.


    Today, she had nned to visit a hot spring with Paige.


    Swiftly gathering her belongings, Lindsey left the apartment.


    She boarded a bus bound for the neighboring city.


    Sharp at one o’clock in the afternoon, she arrived at the hot spring resort Paige had mentioned, right on schedule.


    It was an opulent hot spring resort.