"I guess," Vespera replied vaguely.

    "...So, is it just you and him going?" Wanda asked.

    "Of course not, there will be others too," Vespera replied calmly.

    "Do you really have to go?"

    "I''m his secretary, so it''s part of my job."

    "Vera..." Wanda hesitated before speaking her mind. "Maybe you should think about switching jobs. You spend so much time with him, and given the situation... Something''s bound to happen sooner orter."

    "It already has," Vespera thought to herself.

    However, she knew that Vernon and Wanda were both conservative and principled.

    If she admitted that she had slept with Dominic, Wanda would likely turn bright red and begin questioning where she had failed in raising her.

    "Nothing will happen. I... I know my limits."

    The words felt hollow, and a wave of guilt washed over Vespera.

    She quickly finished her breakfast and rushed to her room to change.

    Wanda sighed.

    How could these two ever stay apart...

    Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Wanda groaned inwardly-she really didn''t feel like getting up to answer it.

    It was probably Helen again, asking about the time for their appointment. But Vespera was clearly still reluctant to tear herself away from Dominic.

    He was just too handsome; what woman could resist him?

    The doorbell rang for a while, but when no one responded, the person outside eventually left.

    Vespera changed into her work clothes and stepped out.

    "Mom, I think someone rang the doorbell just now. Why didn''t you answer it?"

    "It was probably a salesperson. There was one here yesterday afternoon as well, so I just decided to ignore it."

    "I see..."

    Vespera didn''t push the matter any further.

    She opened the door and stepped outside.

    The moment she did, she spotted a middle-aged man in a light blue shirt, exuding an air of elegance.

    "Mr. Locke?"

    Had he reallye all the way to her house?

    Vespera couldn''t help but recall what Wanda had said before... Oh no, could it be

    that they really... had something in their younger years?

    No, it couldn''t be.

    Her parents had been together for

    so long. There was absolutely

    way there could be some hidd

    dramatic past between them.

    When Theodore saw her, his eyes lit up with joy. "Ms. Gildon, we meet again." Vespera forced a polite smile.

    "You came all the way to my house-of course we''re meeting now," she thought to herself.

    "Mr. Locke, what brings you here today?"

    "I just wanted to visit your mother. After ourst meeting, I recalled many old memories. Wilma was always-"

    Vespera immediately corrected him. "My mother''s name is Wanda."

    Theodore appeared embarrassed. "Ah, right, Wanda. My memory isn''t what it used to be. I must be getting old."

    Vespera was confused.

    A man who couldn''t even remember her mother''s name clearly didn''t seem all that invested.

    So, why had he bothered toe all the way to her house after all these years?

    Hearing the voices at the door, Wanda quickly stepped out.

    "...Mr. Theodore-!"

    "Wanda, I just happened to be

    passing by. I heard you lived here, so I thought I''d stop by for

    visit "19

    Theodore said, handing her the gift in his hand.

    Wanda felt like she was on the edge of a breakdown.

    With Vernon gone, she was left to face him by herself, and it was utterly overwhelming.

    But she had no choice but to put on a brave face. She forced a smile and took the gift. "Wee, wee, pleasee in." She quickly nced at Vespera. "Vera, you''re going to bete for work. Hurry up and leave."

    Were they going to be alone at home?

    "It''s fine. I''ll let Mr. Reid know I''ll be running a bitte today," Vespera replied.

    "No, no, you''d better go to work first," Wanda insisted, trying to hurry Vespera out the door.

    But the more Wanda urged, the more reluctant Vespera became to leave.

    She pulled out her phone and called Dominic. "Mr. Reid, I have a guest at home. I''ll be a littlete."

    "A guest?" Dominic''s voice immediately grew colder. "Who? Is it Benjamin?"

    Vespera felt an awkward tension rise in her. "...No, it''s not him."

    "Then who? Tell me."

    Vespera hesitated for a moment. With Wanda and Theodore both watching her, she forced herself to answer calmly, "Mr. Locke."

    There was a brief pause on the other end before Dominic replied, "...Who?"