Wanda brought some tea out from the kitchen. After setting it down, she and Vernon stared at Dominic.
Based on past experience, even if Dominic didn't say anything, they would still be making wild guesses on their own.
From a young age, Vespera had always had numerous admirers, and that started all the way since kindergarten.
But Dominic remained as calm as ever. Even under their scrutiny, he still took the initiative and invited Wanda and Vernon to have a seat. He casually sipped his tea while engaging them in different topics.
Vespera could no longer stand the tense atmosphere. She made an excuse, saying that she still had a few dishes to prepare. She then fled to the kitchen and hid there with Rebecca.
From time to time, they would peek outside the kitchen. They even slid the kitchen glass door ajar so they could eavesdrop on the conversation outside.
During the first round of eavesdropping, Vespera and Rebecca overheard Dominic discussing literature with Wanda.
He even reached for a bag on top of a box sitting on a coffee table and pulled out a few out-of-print books, which he gifted to Wanda. These were precisely the books she had been looking for many years.
It was as if Wanda had found her kindred spirit since Dominic also admired the same obscure authors she did.
Rebecca judged the situation. "Fantastic. Simply brilliant."
Vespera was speechless. Then, she and Rebecca continued preparing dinner.
The second time they eavesdropped, the conversation was no longer about literature. Dominic was already discussing international news and economics with Vernon.
In the middle of their conversation, Dominic seemed to have recalled something. He opened an exquisite box on the coffee table.
"Mr. Gildon, I had no idea what to bring since I decided to drop by at the last minute. I happen to have an orchid at home.
"I've been wondering what to do since I don't have the time to do gardening. I heard from Ms. Gildon that you're a gardening expert, so I decided to give this to you."
Upon noticing the orchid on the table, Vernon trembled excitedly as he put on his reading glasses. He leaned forward to admire them up close.
Vespera looked away with a frown and massaged her temples. Dominic had successfully fooled his way into her family.
The harmonious and lively atmosphere outside carried on until dinner.
At the dining table, Vernon opened his precious liquor and kept rambling about orchids to Dominic.
Today, Vernon finally found Dominic, who willingly listened to every word. It was as if he had forgotten Dominic was there to win them over for Vespera.
While things were going well, the doorbell suddenly rang. Everyone wondered who the visitor was.
"Oh!" Wanda suddenly seemed to have recalled something. She hit herself on the head and got up to open the door.
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