The contract had expired, the transaction was over, and none of this had anything to do with him anymore.
Inside the restaurant, Fabio noticed Dmitry standing outside the window. Smirking, he deliberately speared a piece of steak with his fork and brought it tenderly to Dalena’s lips.
“Dalena, thank you for helping me move today. You’ve worked hard.
“It’s no trouble at all. Your business is my business. ‘
Dalena smiled faintly, opening her mouth as Fabio leaned closer.
Their faces were nearly touching, their actions growing increasingly intimate.
Onlookers began to cheer, “So sweet! Am I watching a romantic drama?”
“Give us a kiss! Kiss!”
Even Cyril joined in with a mischievous grin, “Mom, hurry up and kiss Uncle Fabio! I can’t wait!”
“Don’t make a scene in public! Mind the Impression we leave!”
Delena blushed deeply, softly scolding them.
But her fluster only seemed to excite Fabio further. He gently cupped her hair and kissed her on the lips. Dalena hesitated at first but gradually stopped resisting, closing her eyes and surrendering to the moment. From outside the window, Dmitry watched, his heart filling with cold amusement.
So, the ever aloof President Dalena wasn’t incapable of passion–she just reserved it for others. Having seen enough, Dmitry handed the car keys to a server and left without looking back.
Moments later, the server approached Dalena and Fable
“Excuse me, Ms. Dalena, a gentleman just dropped off your car keys.”
who were still basking in their
apparent bliss,
Hearing this, Dalena immediately turned toward the door, her face tightening “What? Dinitry was just here?”
Noticing her concern, Fabio’s expression darkened slightly, though he feigned surprise.
“Oh dear, that’s not good. It was all in good fun, but do you think Mr. Doultry might have taken offense?”
“Don’t worry about lum, Uncle Fabio,” Cyril chimed in, pouting “He’s just our housekeeper. Besides, you and Mam were in love before, so what’s wrong
with a little kiss
“Cyril, don’t say such things,” Dalena snapped, her tone shifting. She quickly grabbed her bag and nished out.
On the cold, empty sidewalk, Daleina Jogged after Boultry, stopping him just as he was about to hail a cab
When their met, Dalena held her breath, bracing herself for a confrontation.
But after a long silence, Dimitry remained as calm as a still pond.
“What happened earlier, don’t misunderstand,” Dalena said quickly, “Fable and I were just joking around, nothing more.”
Seeing no reaction from him, Dalena grew slightly annoyed. “Are you blaming me? What was I supposed to do with so many people egging us on?”
“I’m not blaming you‘
Dusitry’s tone was frighteningly composed. “Is there anything else?”
Dalens shook her head, stimned as she watched him get into the car and leave,
For some reason, an inexplicable feeling stirred in her heart.
Since when had Dmitry become so indifferent?
Fabio appeared behind her, and she pushed the thought aside, returning to the restaurant to finish dinner.
As night tell, the group returned to the villa, chatting and laughing
Upon entering, Dalena thoughtfully prepared bedding and toiletries for Fabio, but, being unused to household chores, she didn’t know where anything
Though it felt slightly inappropriate, she eventually called Dimitry for help.
Dimitry silently fetched the items, then retreated to the study and shut the door.
Fabin clenched his towel, sighing theatrically. “It seems Mr. Dmitry still holds a grudge against me. Maybe I should move to a hotel tomorrow.”
“A hotel won’t be as comfortable as the villa,” Dalena said, her expression complicated. “He’s acting a bit odd today. Don’t take it personally.”
Cyril immediately chimed in, grabbing Fabio’s hand. “Uncle Fabio, my dad’s hogging the study. Why don’t you sleep in the master bedroom with us tonigla?”
That wouldn’t be appropriate…”
“Oh, come on, you’re a guest! We can’t let you sleep on the couch!
Alright,
Η you insistTM
Not long after Fabio reluctantly agreed, Dmitry’s phone buzzed with a few new messages.
[Mr. Dmitry, mind if I borrow your razor?]
Attached were photos–not just of the razor, but also of Dalena and Cyril playing games with Fabio, looking like a happy family
It’s used. If you don’t mind it being dirty, go ahead.]
Dinitry Casually replied before silencing his phone and falling into a peaceful sleep.
Time flew by, and soon, only four days remained until the divorce’s cooling–off period ended.