“Domenic, why are you calling at this hour? Are you finished with work already?”


    “I just miss you.


    ” Domenic chuckled softly, his warm tone like a soothing melody in Lindsey’s ears.


    As Lindsey leaned against the wall, her somber expression softened slightly.


    She pressed her lips together before asking, “You didn’te homest night.


    Were you working overtime again?”


    Domenic let out a gentle sigh on the other end.


    “I was just about to exin.


    There was a sudden project that needed urgent attention from the boss himself.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    I had to fly out with him overnight.


    I didn’t get a chance to inform you.


    We justnded.


    ”


    Lindsey’s heart sank.


    With Domenic being overseas, it meant they would not see each other for a few days.


    The prospect of returning to an empty room night after night filled Lindsey with a deep sense of loneliness.


    “Okay,” Lindsey managed to reply, her voice tinged with sadness.


    There was something in Lindsey’s tone that caught Domenic’s attention.


    He sensed a hint of distress and couldn’t help but ask, “Is everything okay, Linds? Did something happen?”


    After a brief pause, Lindsey decided against burdening Domenic with her problems, especially with his hectic schedule.


    She didn’t want to add to his worries while he was away.


    “It’s nothing serious, just a small hup at work.


    I’ll handle it.


    Focus on your work.


    Don’t worry about me!” Lindsey tried to inject some cheerfulness into her tone.


    Knowing Lindsey’s resilient nature and reluctance to admit struggles or seek help, Domenic refrained from pressing further.


    “Alright, but let me know if you are having any difficulties.


    We can tackle them together.


    ”


    When she replied, she heard a soft creak of a door opening from Domenic’s end.


    “Linds, I have to attend a meeting with the boss.


    Wait for me at home.


    I’ll try to be back as soon as possible,” he said.


    “Okay, but one more thing!” Lindsey’s voice suddenly rose.


    Domenic asked gently, “What’s up?”


    Lindsey remembered the gossip from the engagement party about the CEO of the Vitality Group and Carole.


    She was itching to ask Domenic about the real story between them.


    However, she realized that such aplex conversation couldn’t be rushed over a quick call, especially while he was abroad.


    She decided to ask him when he was back.


    “It’s nothing… I just wanted to remind you to take care of yourself amidst your busy schedule,” Lindsey redirected the conversation with care.


    With a delighted chuckle, Domenic responded, “Got it.


    ”


    After hanging up, Lindsey’s spirits sank again.


    The rollercoaster of recent events had left her utterly drained, and Domenic’s absence only intensified her loneliness.


    Lindsey was used to bottling up her frustrations and never let her vulnerable side show to anyone.


    Whether it was friends or colleagues, she always projected an unbreakable facade.


    Her thoughts drifted to her mother, Juanita, the epitome of tenderness and love.


    If there was anyone who could truly understand her pain, it was her mother.


    When her mother was in good health, nothing rivaled the silent embrace and the gentle touch of her mother’s hand on her back for sce.


    Moreover, Juanita was a woman of strength and self-sufficiency forged through years of facing life’s hardships alone.


    She knew the rough terrain of adversity all too well.


    With empathy and wisdom, she could guide Lindsey through any storm.