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Chapter 121
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“Dinner’s ready.” Dominic brought the dishes out, said only that to the two women on the sofa, then went to call Lilith.
His footsteps were light. He stopped behind the girl and saw her gripping a mechanical pencil, clicking it over and over.
When he noticed her exercise book, his face darkened, and his mood sank with it.
The girl was writing an essay titled “My Dadd p>
Dinner was already on the table, yet Lilith had not even finished the title.
“Lilith Fleming.” Dominic clenched his teeth and forced out each word.
The girl jolted, spun around in panic, and met her father’s grim expression.
She put on a nervous smile. “Daddy… why are you here p>
Dominic sneered and pointed at her exercise book. “Don’t call me Daddy when you can’t even finish the title p>
Lilith glanced down, quickly added the missing stroke, then hugged Dominic’s arm and shook it. “See? It says Daddy now p>
Dominic sighed helplessly. “ Come out and eat. After dinner, finish your homework. And tonight, you’re not allowed to touch your phone. Not even for one minute. Do you hear me p>
Her face immediately turned sour. “What p>
She followed him out, dragging her feet. She looked like someone owed her money.
Katherine saw her expression and burst out laughing. “Lily, what’s wrong with you? Why do you look like you just ate grapefruit?
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The girl glanced at Dominic, then rushed over, threw herself into Katherine’s arms, and nodded vigorously. “Yes. Daddy just made me eat super bitter grapefruit p>
Isabella could not help laughing as well. The sight of her adorable daughter lifted her spirits at once.
She only hated herself more. With such a good husband and such a good daughter, how had she managed to ruin everything so thoroughly?
Before long, all four of them sat at the dining table.
Isabella spoke first. “Honey, I’m sleeping here tonight p>
Dominic picked up his food without lifting his head and replied flatly, “Not happening p>
Isabella panicked and was about to say more, but Katherine quickly pulled her aside and whispered in her ear, “Don’t rush it. The harder you push, the worse it gets p>
Isabella steadied herself, though her thoughts raced. How could she not rush? July 1st was coming up Lilith’s school holiday would start soon, and July 15th was the court date for their divorce.
‘Wait. Lilith on her school holiday?‘ Isabella’s gaze shifted to Katherine.
Sure enough, Katherine smiled faintly and asked Dominic, “Lily’s summer break is starting soon. How are you planning to arrange things p>
Dominic paused, his expression turning thoughtful.
“ You have something going on during the break? ” Katherine asked at once.
Dominic nodded and answered honestly, “ I start work on Wednesday. ”
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Isabella spoke quickly. “Honey, working is tiring. If you need money, just tell me p>
Dominic said nothing and continued eating.
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Katherine shot her sister a helpless look. ‘Did you really have to put it that way? Why had you never offered on your own before p>
Still, she felt it was a good thing for Dominic to work. A man needed his own career.
She silently added one extra brownie point for him, then said, “Both you and Isabella have jobs. When Lily’s on break, let her stay with me. After work, you can pick her up from my place p>
The girl’s eyes lit up. “Yes, yes p>
Dominic thought it over, then said, “That’s the only option p>
Katherine raised an eyebrow at Isabella, clearly saying, “See? This is what works p>
Isabella discreetly gave her a thumbs–up.
Lilith was Dominic’s weak spot. Starting with Lilith was the best approach. And with her sister in the middle, her husband would not fall into another woman’s arms so easily.
With that thought, Isabella felt satisfied. Step two of her husband–pursuing plan had barely succeeded.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.