radicalducati Chapter 119
Chapter 119
Deeply understanding the personalities of her own children, Alessia pretended not to notice their emotions as she was about to leave.
Unfortunately, Alessia underestimated Christian's ability to act spoiled. Just as she took a step forward, Christian rushed over and tightly hugged her thigh.
"Mom, don't leave, I don't want you to go!" This sentence was filled with tears and genuine emotions.
Alessia's expression stiffened as she saw the little one looking up at her with a cute face, pleading, "Mom, can you personally come to pick me up after school today so that I can see you earlier?"
After saying this, the child grabbed onto her clothes and shook them.
Although Alessia knew that this little one must be up to something mischievous, she couldn't help but be softened by the pleading.
"Alright, I promise you." Alessia helplessly brushed his hand away.
"I knew Mommy is the best!" Christian compared hearts with Alessia and then turned to Eleanor, who was looking at him, and winked.
Eleanor quietly made an OK gesture, then turned to hold Dominic's hand and started to act spoiled as well. "Daddy, I also want you to come to pick me up. I didn't see Daddy before going to bed last night."
Dominic's facial expression quickly softened.
Alessia understood. The two little ones pretended to be upset just to make her and Dominic come together to pick them up from school.
Initially feeling helpless, Alessia then thought of something, and her heart felt a tug.
These were signs of her failure as a mother. In ordinary families, it's very common for parents to pick up and drop off their children together. However, her children had to resort to acting spoiled to achieve that.
After leaving the kindergarten, Alessia discussed with Dominic, "Mr. Carter, in the future, when you have time, can we pick up and drop off the children together?"
Dominic turned his head to look at her upon hearing this.
Alessia raised her eyebrows, thinking that Dominic might not agree. Well, picking up and dropping off the children together wasn't much different from an ordinary couple's affectionate behavior.
Dominic had said he didn't want to get involved with her.
Picking up and dropping off the children together was her small wish. She could understand if Dominic didn't want to agree.
Alessia pursed her lips. "I was just talking casually. If you don't want to, then forget it."
"I didn't say I don't want to." Just when Alessia had given up on the proposal, Dominic spoke up.
Alessia was stunned, then she saw Dominic glance at her and added, "Because you asked so earnestly."
Did she ask him earnestly?
Alessia blinked, replaying what she had just said in her mind. The answer was no.
This arrogant man, why was it so difficult for him to just say he was willing?
But this was ultimately a good thing.
As they got into the car, Dominic remained as silent as usual, but it was evident that he was in a relatively good mood at the moment.
Alessia spoke up, "Mr. Carter, you're probably heading to the company later, right? You can drop me off at the plaza, and I'll take a taxi back myself."
She was used to not bothering others.
Dominic neither agreed nor refused but instead parked the car in front of a breakfast shop.
There were many supermarkets and breakfast shops around here. Although it was a bit far from the plaza, it was still possible to catch a cab.
As long as she could catch a cab, it didn't necessarily have to be at the plaza.
Alessia looked around and didn't get angry because Dominic didn't listen to her. She took out her phone to call for a taxi.
Just as she took out her phone, it was taken away.
Alessia looked at Dominic in confusion.
Dominic directly turned off the phone and handed it back to her. "Let's have breakfast first."
Alessia was about to say she wasn't hungry when her stomach grumbled in protest.
This was somewhat embarrassing.
Alessia took a deep breath and followed behind Dominic.
It was not yet eight o'clock, the time for breakfast. The shop was crowded, and there were no vacant seats. However, there were two seats available by the entrance, next to a double table.
"Should we go to another shop?" Alessia asked.
She didn't have any particular requirements for the environment, but Dominic was a bit of a clean freak.
"No need." Dominic refused. "The foods here are delicious. Aren't you hungry?"
After Dominic finished speaking, Alessia saw him take out tissues and meticulously wipe the table with his distinct knuckled hands.
Alessia stared at his actions, and what kept echoing in her mind was his words, "Aren't you hungry?"
So, because she was hungry, Dominic endured his cleanliness and had breakfast with her at this breakfast shop?
When did the self-centered and domineering Dominic become so considerate?
Alessia watched as Dominic finished wiping the table and then stepped aside to let her sit on the inner side.
The woman sitting across from them had just finished eating and gave Alessia a flirtatious look as she got up, saying, "Lady, your husband is so good to you."
So good to her...?
Alessia frowned, and at that moment, everything pieced together.
She looked at Dominic sitting beside her and asked, "Dominic, what exactly is your attitude towards me now?"
She didn't like to trouble others and was always straightforward.
In a situation where she clearly felt Dominic's attitude towards her had changed and had caused a misunderstanding, she naturally wanted to clarify.
"What do you think?" Dominic replied with a question instead.
"What do I think?" Alessia smiled lightly, leaning back in her chair. "I don't have any thoughts. I just remember that we signed an agreement not to disclose our relationship publicly, but now, Mr. Carter, it seems like you're violating the agreement."
"Do you think I would backslide?" Dominic rubbed his brow.
Alessia raised her eyebrows, neither confirming nor denying.
"You kissed me last night." Dominic dropped a bombshell.
Alessia was instantly stunned on the spot, her eyes widened as she carefully recalled.
She hadn't been drinking last night, so it wasn't a drunken act.
But Dominic also didn't seem like the type to joke about something like this.
Since she had brought up the topic, she couldn't just brush it off casually.
Alessia pursed her lips and asked seriously, "When?"
"You figure it out yourself!" Dominic said coldly.
Alessia carefully pondered once again and finally remembered some details.
She had dreamt last night while sleeping in the car, dreaming that her youngest son was bothering her. She vaguely remembered bringing the child's face close to hers and kissing it.
It couldn't have been a dream, and she didn't kiss Christian, but was it Dominic?
Alessia was suddenly shocked, her lips slightly parted, finally showing some agitation.
She smoothed her bangs to the side of her forehead and picked up the water glass, drinking it all in one gulp.
Although the tea wasn't hot, she drank it hastily and ended up choking on it, coughing several times in a row.
Dominic politely handed her a tissue. Alessia looked at Dominic's fingers but thought of his lips.
She swallowed and took a deep breath inwardly.
She wasn't someone who made a fuss over things. Since she had figured out what had happened, she naturally had to explain herself clearly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Carter. I didn't mean to kiss you. What do you need me to do to calm down?"
Dominic glanced at Alessia, his eyebrow raised slightly. He deliberately touched his lips with his fingers, seeing Alessia's unnatural reaction to his action, and then said with a dark smile, "Do you think I'm that easy to appease?"
No, he wasn't easy to appease.
And she didn't want to kiss him either.
So, she had misunderstood just now.
Dominic brought her to breakfast to quickly resolve this matter.
Those actions she felt might cause misunderstandings were also reminders from Dominic.
Alessia secretly felt fortunate that she wasn't someone who easily misunderstood things.
But now, how to resolve this matter?
Alessia hesitated, but she saw Dominic gracefully swallow a mouthful of noodles and then lightly tap the table with his fingers. "How much longer are you going to think?"
Alessia opened her mouth to speak, and the phone rang. She glanced at the number and saw that it was from the Carter family's old mansion.
At the same time, Dominic's peripheral vision caught it too. His calm eyes instantly darkened. He had a look on his face as if someone owed him millions, and he withdrew his gaze, continuing to eat his noodles.
Alessia didn't notice Dominic's change in mood. She picked up the phone and answered, "Hello, Grandma."
"Sia, with such a big thing happening last night, why didn't you tell me? That Ava dared to bully you like that, you should have told me earlier, I would have supported you." The voice of Grandma Carter came from the other end of the line.
Alessia felt warm in her heart, guessing that Gradma Carter must have seen the news and knew what had happened last night. She smiled and said, "It's okay, Grandma. I can handle it myself."
"You always like to act tough. I heard you've recovered your memory?" Grandma Carter paused for a moment and then asked with concern.
Alessia's eyes flickered. She had been hesitating whether to ask Grandma Carter about her grandfather's matters. Since the topic had come up, she might as well go to the Carter's old mansion today.
With so many people around and the conversation being overheard, Alessia didn't mention the memory recovery. Instead, she changed the subject. She said, "Grandma, I'm coming over to see you today, mainly about some matters regarding Grandpa. I want to ask you."
Grandma Carter readily agreed, "Sure, I am waiting for you to have lunch."
"Okay." Alessia hung up the phone and put it aside. She turned her head to look at Dominic, intending to bring up the interrupted topic again. But she saw that Dominic had already put down his spoon.
Dominic stood up with a cold aura. "I have something to do. You go back by yourself."
Alessia blinked. She had just answered a phone call, but why did Dominic suddenly turn from sunny to cloudy? Upon careful thought, she found the crux.
Dominic was angry because she had gotten close to Grandma Carter and mentioned her grandfather.
It seemed that Dominic's dislike for her grandfather wasn't just a small matter.
However, Dominic's current anger was beneficial. At least the matter of kissing last night could be passed over safely.
Otherwise, she really didn't know how to make it up to Dominic. She couldn't just kiss him back.
Alessia took a deep breath. She ate quickly and neatly, not looking unsightly while eating. After finishing breakfast quickly, she stood up to leave and saw a familiar figure walking towards the shop door.
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