Chapter 636 Hearing Nancy's relaxed voice brought a sense of warmth to Lindsey's otherwise chilly heart.
"Thanks, Nancy.
It's a relief having you.
Just make sure you keep our company running smoothly, even in my absence in the future.
"Linds, what's going on? Don't talk like that.
Where are you? You're going to be okay! You can get through any tough time.
Believe in yourself!" Nancy was cheering Lindsey up over the phone.
Lindsey, with a slight smile, answered, "Yeah, I guess we can get through anything.
After ending the call, Lindsey opened her contacts and went straight to her favorites, where only one nwas listed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was Domenic.
She hesitated, then called him.
Soon, she heard a familiar ringtone from outside.
Pausing briefly, she leaped out of bed, flung open her bedroom door, and hurried out.
Just as she thought, there was Domenic, standing in the Living room.
Domenic was in a simple white shirt and black trousers, but his elegant presence was unmistakable.
Bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, he looked even more charismatic, deepening her attraction to him.
Lindsey rushed to him and embraced him tightly, wrapping her arms around his waist.
She buried her face in his chest.
"When did you get back?" Domenic asked, slightly surprised by her appearance.
After a brief pause, he gently placed his hands on her back and hugged her close.
Noticing that Lindsey hadn't responded but only held him tighter, Domenic's brow furrowed slightly.
"Is something bothering you?" he asked softly, his voice soothing like a lullaby to Lindsey.
In his embrace, Lindsey shook her head.
"It's nothing.
I just want to hold on to you a bit longer.
I'm scared... Scared that we might not get this chance again.
These words made Domenic's heart miss a beat.
He gently pushed her back to meet his gaze, his eyes searching hers.
"What do you mean by that?" Lindsey, looking up at his eyes, suddenly laughed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm just joking.
I guess my mom's situation hasworried about losing you.
I fear that any moment could be our last together.
" But Domenic's gaze dropped.
He'd been feeling uneasy these past days.
The thought of being helpless on the day of the fire haunted him and he struggled with how to face Lindsey.
haunted
"What's on your mind?" Lindsey asked, noticing the serious took lon Domenic's face and his prolonged En silence. It was only then that Domenic snapped back to reality.
He gazed deeply into Lindsey's clear eyes, and she blinked back at him.
After a long moment of silence, Domenic said in a serious tone,m N "Linds, if I were to tell you that maybe I to I don't love you as much as I thought, would you... Would you still consider marrying me?" Lindsey's heart ached like it was pricked by a needle, and a heavy, painful feeling set in.