No need to be strangers.


    ”


    Lindsey gazed at him, a gentle smile gracing her lips.


    “Does he know that you paid me a visit today?”


    “I rushed here and haven’t informed him yet.


    You’re right.


    I should give him a call.


    ”


    Rupert retrieved his phone from his pocket and punched in Domenic’s number.


    The phone was answered immediately.


    From the other end came Domenic’s brisk tone.


    “Uncle Rupert, what do you want?”


    He always answered Rupert’s calls with such directness, almost as if he was reluctant to engage in conversation.


    Rupert, noticing Lindsey nearby, said with a sly chuckle, “Domenic, you won’t believe who I bumped into.


    ”


    Domenic felt his hand tighten around the phone.


    Before he could respond, Rupert said with a sinister grin, “I’ve met your girlfriend.


    ”


    Domenic’s hand clenched tighter, but rather than showing any sign of distress as Rupert might have expected, he asked in a steady voice, “Where are you right now?”


    Rupert answered casually, “I’m at the hospital, visiting her friend.


    You know, you really should introduce your girlfriend to your family.


    Your grandfather, especially, would be quite interested in your romantic life.


    He’d… be quite pleased.


    ”


    Domenic picked up on the hidden intent behind Rupert’s mocking tone.


    He had expected Rupert to approach Lindsey eventually, but he just hadn’t expected it to happen so quickly.


    Clearly, his uncle had been observing his behind-the-scenes maneuvers, hence his uncle’s confidence in Lindsey’s connection to him.


    Domenic curved a slight smile and said, “What a coincidence.


    I just learned that you’ve gotten quite close to Lindsey’s stepmother, Kendra.


    Rumor has it she had once been expecting a child after being involved with you.


    Could that be Shelia by any chance?”


    Rupert, so calm and friendly moments ago, suddenly looked unsettled.


    He had intended to intimidate Domenic today, only to find himself unexpectedly cornered.


    Casting a nce at Lindsey, he exited the ward.


    Standing in an empty corner, Rupert clutched his phone and said in a hushed tone, “How long have you known about Kendra and me?”


    Domenic’s reply was calm.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    “I started investigating when you had Kendra follow Lindsey.


    Without that knowledge, would I dare to confront you so directly? Isn’t that right, Uncle Rupert?”


    “You anticipated this moment all along?” Rupert’s voice betrayed a hint of frustration.