A woman’s intuition hinted that Domenic’s association with this woman was far from simple.


    “Domenic, who is she?” Carole inquired casually, masking her curiosity.


    Seated with crossed legs, Domenic nonchntly flipped through a magazine, adopting a hushed tone.


    “Which one?” he murmured.


    Casting a meaningful smile towards the girl fixedly observing them, Carole leaned in and spoke softly.


    “The girl behind you has been looking at us.


    Did she fall in love with you? After all… “ Carole whispered in his ear, “Considering how handsome you are, it’s no surprise a girl might fall for you.


    ”


    Their hushed conversation seemed intimate, hinting at a deep connection between them.


    Lindsey’s heart felt as though it were pricked by a needle, her fists involuntarily clenching as she struggled to contain her emotions.


    Domenic rose from his seat, slipping one hand into his pocket, his demeanor unchanged.


    Gazing at the smiling shop assistant who had trailed him, he calmly stated, “This one will do.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Please pack it up.


    ”


    Moving beside Carole, Domenic murmured softly, “Grandpa’s spies should have departed.


    I’ve got a matter to attend to at thepany, so I’ll head back first.


    Where will you beter? I’ll arrange transport for you.


    ”


    A hint of disappointment flickered across Carole’s face before she adorned a thoughtful, gentle smile.


    “That’s fine.


    Go on with your work.


    Once I return, I’ll inform your grandpa you’ve been with me these past few days.


    Don’t worry.


    ”


    Squinting slightly at Carole, Domenic nodded in acknowledgment.


    Receiving the packaged clothes, he exited through another door with Carole, paying no attention to Lindsey, who stood behind him in a daze.


    Lindsey’s feet felt as if filled with lead, immobilizing her entirely.


    Her heart clenched as if caught in a vice, a dense ache consuming her.


    Domenic had brought a woman here to buy clothes and pretended not to recognize her.


    What on earth was happening?


    “Wait!” Sumner urgently sought to halt Domenic’s departure, but Lindsey’s hand grasped his arm.


    “Lindsey?” Sumner pivoted, encountering Lindsey’s pallidplexion, her eyes glistening faintly.


    “You witnessed what just urred.


    Why did you stop me?” Gazing at her somewhat absent-minded expression, Sumner felt a dull ache in his heart.


    “Aren’t you upset seeing him with another woman? Why don’t you question him?”


    Lindsey lifted her head, meeting Sumner’s gaze with a serene smile.


    “Even if I catch up and inquire, what’s the point? If he can’t acknowledge me for some reason, speaking to him will only making things worse.


    If he genuinely favors someone else, why should I persist and invite humiliation?”


    Despite Lindsey’sposed words, her shattered heart pulsed with unbearable pain.


    She couldn’t fathom the strength it took to voice these thoughts.


    Sumner’s initial anger dissolved into surprise.


    Surveying Lindsey’s wan countenance adorned with a forced smile, his distress grew.


    “Do you really think so? Just let it go?” Sumner furrowed his brows deeply, gripping Lindsey’s shoulders to make her face him.


    “Lindsey, break up with him.


    Your mom’s right.


    He’s not someone you can trust.


    Even if you don’t believe me, trust your mother’s judgment.


    ”