She Chose Him Now She Wants Me Back novel Chapter 266

Jessica blinked and asked, “What do you mean by funny business?”

Dominic scowled. “Stop acting cute with me.”

“Hehe!”

“Why the hell are you saying that?”

“Dominic, I really like you!”

“Ahem. The weather’s pretty nice today.” He avoided a direct response, and Jessica looked slightly discouraged.

Even so, she remained full of energy. Today, she had realized that Dominic was not completely indifferent to her.

Of course, the setting played a part. If they were at home, with Lilith around, he would pull back at the last moment. Even if the horse had already gone over the cliff, he would haul it back with a rope. Out here, though, he felt a little freer.

After a while, Jessica rested her head on Dominic’s thigh and said softly, “Dominic, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could always stay like this with me?”

Dominic considered her words, then spoke earnestly. “Jessica, this may sound irresponsible, but we really aren’t right for each other. I’m older, and there’s Lily too.”

Jessica did not look very disappointed. She shifted closer and stared at his cheek, her eyes sparkling like stars. She smiled. “It’s okay. We’ll get along over time. I’ll try my best to adapt.”

‘Adapt, my foot.‘ Dominic’s mouth twitched. “Speak properly. Don’t just rush ahead like that.”

“Hehe,” Jessica said lightly. “You’re not that old. And I actually like Lily too. It’s just that she seems a little annoyed with me.”

Dominic thought about how Lily had worried when Jessica was not at home and replied, “She doesn’t dislike you.”

“Huh?” Jessica’s eyes lit up. “Then why didn’t she call me Mom?”

Dominic found the girl’s logic rather unusual and said helplessly, “Those two things don’t really connect, do they?”

Who called someone Mom just because they liked them?

After some time, Dominic noticed that Jessica had stopped responding. He looked down and saw that her eyes were closed. She had fallen asleep without him noticing.

Her sleeping face looked peaceful, and he could not help but smile. He thought that if she corrected some of her bad habits, she might not be a poor candidate for an ideal girlfriend.

The next second, he shook his head. What was he thinking?

He carefully laid Jessica back on the bed and left the room.

The moment he stood up, she stirred awake.

Dominic went downstairs and saw that, despite the late hour, the housekeepers and bodyguards remained dutifully on watch.

Roy was also awake, seated on the sofa. When he saw Dominic, he hurried over and asked, “Mr. Fleming, how is Miss Hale?”