Chapter 89 Time changes, so do people
VICTORIA’S POV
I don’t know this feeling, but I am in a dubious situation now. I am constantly alert, expecting something
to happen without apparent cause.
ording to my mother, this experience is not umon during pregnancy, especially considering my
past and having suffered a miscarriage before. I even went to see a psychiatrist twice, in secret. She
happens to be a friend of my mother’s.
She also said the same things and told me not to worry, reassuring me that the wound would heal with
time and proper care. She also asked me to keep myself busy with happy things, and I tried to do that.
However, with Dominic by my side and his prior interactions and demeanor causing some concern, I
find myself feeling uneasy at this juncture.
Still, I am here with him. I wanted to deny Aless, but I couldn’t. I don’t want him to be troubled by my
assumptions. So, I agreed.
The whole ride was silent as I kept looking out of the car window, trying to enjoy the scenarios of the
outside world without being bothered. Guess I could not do much about it.
And soon, he pulled the car before our mansion. The driver opened the door for me, and I stepped out,
relieved because I didn’t want to stay alone much with him. Strangely, it’s ufortable for me
However, to my surprise and somewhat disliking, Dominic got out of the car too and said, “Let me
guard you to your house. It’s dangerous when it’s dark.”
I turned to him. Those were the same words he said to me in college. Initially, I assumed he was
expressing his concern, but over time, I understood that it was his way of showing appreciation for our
time together.
But that was five years ago. And now, five yearster, we are in two different ways. Our life changes
and their meaning too. He is my brother-inw now, and I am his younger brother’s fiancée, even
carrying his baby.
At this point, those words seemed strange and ufortable to me. I don’t know if he is trying to
return to the past or is just concerned. I only know that I need to be concerned about Alessandro’s
feelings.
When he agreed to let mee with Dominic, I heard the reluctance in his tone, but still, he kept his
jealousy aside and acted maturely. I need to respect that at any cost.
So, I politely refused with a smile, “It’s alright, I can go in alone.”
Voicing out my decision, I turned around to leave when I heard...
“Victoria!” Dominic called out for me.
I paused, turned around, and looked at Dominic with a smile. “Yes? Anything you wanna say,
Dominic?”
His deep blue gaze watched me and then inserted his hands in his pant pockets. He slowly came close
to me, which made me take a step back.
“Dominic?” I am a bit confused by his sudden behavior.
He stopped, leaving a little space between us. Without my stepping back, there wouldn’t have been any
space.
“Can you give me one more chance?” He suddenly asked.
His deep blue gaze demanded an answer, but his expressionless face gave no indication of his
thoughts.
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Honestly, I wasn’t astonished by the question. Even though it did not cross my mind, I guess
subconsciously, I was expecting this toe.
And I don’t even have to think of an answer, either. I only smiled at him.
“Dominic, when we were in college, you were my senior, and I used to admire and like you.”
“Perhaps, at one point, I desired to spend my entire life with you. However, when an unforeseen event
urred, that desire was not fulfilled. A single ident altered many things.”
“The news was announced, and like others, I also thought you were dead a few years ago. I was
devastated at that time, Dominic. It felt like my whole life finished and my dreams shattered. Then one
evening, I saw Alessandro.”
“He looked so much like you that I decided to be beside him without a thought. And I became his
assistant, leaving my whole identity behind. I only did get close to Aless because of you, Dominic.”
I did not hide my true feelings anymore and exined everything to him.
His nk expression melted, and he smiled at me. But I am not here to make him happy, right? It’s
about me and my story.
I continued, “But... Now, it’s not possible anymore. When I started spending time with Aless, I made
excuses for myself, attributing my attraction to him solely to his resemnce to you. However, I now
realize that this was not the case.
“Alessandro is a whole different person. Now, at this point, I can’t lie to myself, as I stopped lying to
myself years ago when I realized that I have fallen in love with Alessandro, and that’s not because of
you.”
“I understand and appreciate what you said and respect your feelings. However, I must apologize as
this situation cannote to fruition. I hope that in the future, this won’t cause any difort between
us since we are now a family.”
I thought this would keep him away from me, but he moved closer and held me in his arms, saying
anxiously...
“Tori, it’s all my fault! You don’t have to say sorry to me. I came back toote. Just one...”
I turned really annoyed at this point and pushed Dominic away from me. No matter what, this can not
happen. I love Alessandro now, and I am too involved with him.
Moreover, I do not expect such behavior from Dominic that would cause harm to Alessandro.
“You need to understand, Dominic, that everything has changed now. The people are the same, but
rtionships have taken their course. Time changes, and so do people. I am sorry.”
Saying, I turned around and headed to our home—mine and Alessandro’s home.
Without ncing back at Dominic, I refrained from sending any misleading signals his way. The whole
situation was already a chaotic mess, and I had no intention of making it worse.
As I walked forward, I heard from behind, “Tori, I just want you to be happy.”
However, I refrained from facing him this time and proceeded to enter the mansion as there was no
further need for a response.