Dominic pressed his fingers against the page of his book with a thoughttal expression, and his gaze was intense.
Raymond walked inside with several boxes of medication and sighed. “I really am getting old. I’m getting sick for no reason.”
The next day, Vespera and Rebecca lett Halewick at 7:00 am. To be on the safe skle, Rebecca asked her younger brother, Byron Snyder, who happened to be on Summer vacation from sports school, to protect them
Vespera looked at Byron. While he was tall and broad, he looked extremely youthful. She glanced at Rebecca, feeling speechless.
“Don’t you think we two look like wealthy women who hired an escort to accompany us for some fun?”
“Safety is most important.” Rebecca seemed to know what was on Vespera’s mind.
Vespera thought about it and decided Rebecca was night. They might be heading into the mountains and the village, so it probably wasn’t safe for two women like them to be alone. Although Byron was younger, he did seem rather intimidating, which made her feel safer.
“Okay. “Vespera handed Byron her car keys and smiled warmly. “Byron, once we’re back, I’ll buy you a present. You can tell me what you want.”
Byron’s cheeks ilushed slightly, “Vespera, there’s no need for that.”
Rebecca kicked Byron lightly. “Help Vespera put her things in the trunk. Remember to drive carefully.”
With that, Rebecca put on her sunglasses and sat in the backseat, and Byron helped Vespera stow her luggage in the tmk.
Meanwhile, Raymond drove into the garage after returning from the market. From the entrance, he spotted vespera getting into a car, chatting with Byron cheerfully.
Was Vespera dating Byron? He seemed rather youthful.
Raymond watched them drive off before getting out of his car Once he was upstairs, he saw Gerard sitting on a couch.
Gerard noticed how disturbed Raymond seemed, so he couldn’t help but ask, “What’s up? Did the share prices drop?” “Nonsense! Don’t it!” Raymond frowned.
After setting the groceries down, he walked toward Gerard and asked in a low voice, “Did you know Vespera has a boyfriend?”
Gerard was shocked. “Not at all! Since when?
Raymond nodded thoughtfully, “she loept her secret quite well.”
Then, he whispered to Gerard about everything he saw in the garage. “That young man looked like a college student–quite spirited as well
“He’s tall, handsome, and has a rather shy smile. His eyes seemed to sparkle whenever he looked at Vespera.”
“A college student! So, that’s her type! No wonder Vespera wasn’t interested in Dominic, but that made sense as well
She definitely had had enough of his domineering behavior. It was exhausting to deal with Dominic, who always had a hidden agenda.
All Vesper wanted was a thoughtful young man who cared for her and provided equational support. It wasn’t as if she couldn’t afford to support Byron.
Raymond let our a sigh, and something suddenly struck his mind. “Don’t tell Mr. Reid
Gerard wore a mowing expression, “I won’t say a thing. For sure.
Dominic had a vengeful side. If he found out about Byron, Vespere would be doomed.
Gerard and Raymond heard footsteps approaching. Dominic came out of his bedrooms, dressed in a casual blacksuit.
of all colors, black suited humbest. He always looked handsome and striking in black, leaving others in awe.
“What are you two chatting about? Sounds exciting ”
Raymond and Gerard tumed to Dominle at the same time. They looked at Dominic, who looked better than he ever did, and lamented at the same time. They weren’t pleased to leam that he couldn’t compare to Byron in Vespera’s eyes.
Meanwhile, Vespera sneezed in the car.
Not long after Vespera, Rebecca, and Byron left, Dominic, Gerard, and Calvert departed from the apartment as well.
The journey to Ashford took three hours. Halfway through the journey, Gerard still had no idea what the plan was for today, which was a rare occasion. Usually, Dominic would inform him ahead of time.
