The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 289

The next morning, Roxanne was up early, just after six. In fact, she hadn't slept much through the night, her mind preoccupied by a myriad of thoughts, all of them except one: Harrison. She had decided to let go of Harrison and start afresh, and it was high time she did it completely. Every memory associated with Harrison was locked away in a metaphorical black box, never to be revisited.

Perhaps it was due to the lack of proper sleep that her complexion looked a bit off. So, she decided to mask it with some light makeup. At thirty-two, she noticed faint lines appearing on her face. However, they were hardly noticeable. Underneath the touch of makeup and red lipstick, she still looked like the spirited and gutsy woman she always was.

When she appeared at Dominic's doorstep, she was smiling. Dressed in a long, lake-blue dress, she seemed to encapsulate the vibrancy of spring itself.

Indeed, she was brimming with life. Her smile reflected the same.

She was ready for a new lease on life. It was just that the imprint left by Harrison was too profound. No, today was not the day to let Harrison's name stir any waves within her heart.

"Dominic, I'm ready for this," she said with a smile, "Let's head to the city hall."

Dominic looked at her, a gentle warmth in his gaze, mixed with a tinge of sourness and concern. He gently ruffled her hair, saying, "I was just about to come down and find you. How about we grab breakfast first and then walk there?"

"Walk there?" Roxanne asked.

"Yeah, I want to walk there with you."

"But we might not be the first couple in line then," Roxanne pointed out.

"That’s okay," he replied, a smile in his eyes. He paused, taking in the sight of her in her stunning dress. There was a certain melancholy in his eyes, but he masked it quickly with a smile, "I just want to enjoy a peaceful walk with you."

Roxanne frowned slightly. There was something off about Dominic today, but she didn't say anything. "Okay, let’s go. Fiona is taking care of Angela. Let's go grab breakfast first."

"Alright."

Outside the East Adjacent Estates was a row of Urban Sun Village food stalls. They were known for their array of delicious breakfast offerings. Roxanne and Dominic went to their usual place, a shop known for its traditional local food.

They ordered sandwiches and two cups of coffee. The combination of the warm, savory coffee and the sandwich was a perfect way to start the day.

Roxanne looked up from her cup to find Dominic watching her. She raised an eyebrow, and he asked, "What's up?"

"Nothing," she said, breaking into a smile.

In the cool autumn morning, the steam from the coffee waved up from Dominic's cup, creating a cozy atmosphere. Dominic fit into this picture perfectly, unlike Harrison who would have stuck out like a sore thumb.

She realized that maybe she, an ordinary woman, was meant for an ordinary life with someone like Dominic. And Dominic was far from ordinary. If he were to go to a matchmaking event, he would definitely be popular, being handsome, wealthy, and well-mannered.

It was time for her to completely sever ties with her past and live her life with Dominic.

Dominic set his sandwich down, asking, "Is there something on my face?"

“No,” Roxanne replied, sipping her coffee, "I just realized you look very handsome today."

Dominic laughed. His eyes held a deeper sentiment, but he hid it well. His laughter slowly subsided, replaced by a hint of melancholy under the warm autumn sun.

After finishing breakfast and paying the bill, they started walking.