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?


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