Chapter 415: Habits Are Terrible
-For now,” Vanessa didn’t know what to do with herself, her thoughts were a mess. Mom, you don’t have to think about it too much, just leave it all alone.
-Vanessa, whatever decision you make, I’m for you.
Mercedes had already said those words several times.
Each time Vanessa treasured these words in her heart. It was because Mercedes meant it that she felt even more guilty and uncomfortable.
-Silly girl.
Mercedes sighed and stroked Vanessa’s hand.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Mercedes didn’t want to put pressure on Vanessa, and she didn’t need Vanessa to carry everything from the past. But no matter what Mercedes said, Vanessa still carried a heavy burden in her heart that she didn’t want to let go of.
If only… Dylan could make her change, her daughter could have an easier life.
Also… I wouldn’t count on what happened in the past.
Although they move in together, Vanessa has nothing to pack.
Daily necessities could be re-purchased and bringing some clothes would be sufficient.
-This is your room.
If he could, Dylan would like to live with Vanessa.
Vanessa’s agreement to move in together was the biggest concession he could make, and Dylan warned himself to take things slowly.
Vanessa nodded silently.
-Go to the room first and tell me if there is anything you don’t like.
There was a hint of caution in Dylan’s tone.
How can the room be unsatisfactory?
Everything was decorated to Vanessa’s taste, and even Vanessa couldn’t find a single flaw in it, which was enough to show how much Dylan valued her.
-It’s a nuisance.
-As long as you like it.
-Get some rest and I have a special dietician coming for dinner. Both you and the baby need to take supplements now to keep you both healthy.
At Dylan’s mention of the baby, Vanessa did not refuse.
So Vanessa and Dylan lived under the same roof for a while.
At first Vanessa thought that Dylan would not keep his promise, as he was a self-righteous and domineering man. Instead, it turns out that Dylan has actually learned to respect her.
As promised, Vanessa could stay at the inn all day and Dylan would have no problem with that, as long as dinner was shared between the two of them.
As the days went by, Vanessa got used to it.
One day, Vanessa came out of her room as usual, ready for breakfast.
Dylan used to wait for her in the dining room at that time, and when he saw her he would ask her questions about how she had slept the night before and whether the baby had made her uncomfortable.
But today there was no one at the usual place at the table.
Dylan was not there.
-Miss Vanessa, the gentleman left urgently and asked me to let you know that he had asked for a lighter breakfast today and that his tastes had changed lately.
“Is he out? Is he out?
Vanessa thought to herself, without even listening to what the nutritionist was saying.
He had a leisurely breakfast and then headed back to the inn to stay with Mercedes, as usual.
In the evening, Vanessa returned to the flat and still hadn’t seen Dylan.
She frowned and couldn’t help but feel a little worried.
“Where did he go? Did something happen? Why didn’t he even call me?”
-Miss Vanessa, dinner is ready.
The dietician called her several times before Vanessa came to, and looking at the sumptuous dinner on the table, Vanessa discovered that she had little appetite.
-You can go back first.
-I’ll leave you to it then, Miss Vanessa, enjoy your meal.
The nutritionist smiled, cleaned the kitchen and left.
Faced with a table full of food, Vanessa couldn’t help but think of Dylan.
When the two ate together, Dylan would see Vanessa’s chopsticks linger for a while and immediately give her plenty to eat, asking her what she had done all day and how her children were doing.
When Vanessa was left alone at the table, she found herself uncomfortable.
She felt uncomfortable not having Dylan around to ask questions and take care of her without him.
After a long hesitation, Vanessa called Dylan.
The phone rang for a long time and was about to hang up automatically when it was picked up.
-Vanessa, aren’t you going to have dinner at this hour?
-Yes,” replied Vanessa with some annoyance.
“Why couldn’t you control your hands and call Dylan?”
But it would have seemed too deliberate to hang up at this stage, so he had to say so.
-The nutritionist has made you dinner, I’ll put it in the fridge later if you don’t come back for it.
With such a harsh voice, it sounded like a random excuse.
The corners of Dylan’s lips curved upwards involuntarily.
Was Vanessa calling him willingly because she was starting to get used to him?
His heart was particularly happy, but Dylan’s voice was particularly firm.
-I haven’t finished my business here yet, so I may be late tonight. You don’t have to wait for me, you can rest early after dinner.
-All right.
Vanessa didn’t know what to say and just hung up the phone.
Staring blankly at the phone screen, Vanessa’s mind was wondering surprisingly “what the hell is Dylan up to”, and she even regretted a little that she hadn’t asked more questions earlier.
Had he become accustomed to her presence in such a short time?
Vanessa frowned, slightly annoyed.
He forced himself to eat something, gathered up all the leftovers and put them in the fridge, then went back to his bedroom.
She told herself to stop thinking about Dylan, to stop worrying about him.
Smiling at the phone screen, Dylan’s eyes were very soft.
Matthew knocked on the door and entered, relieved to see that Dylan’s expression was not as grim and sharp as it was a moment ago.
-We were careless this time and didn’t catch Orlando’s tagline, but I’m sure it won’t happen again.
Mateo said with a solemn look on his face.
-Now that he has dared to come forward, there is a good chance that he will be caught on the trail in the future.
Dylan said as he narrowed his eyes.
After all this time of checking, something finally appeared.
It’s a pity that things have gone wrong.
Orlando was as slippery as a fox.
The lessons he had learned earlier had made him a little more cautious and cunning, and he knew how to hide. He knows that if he reveals everything, it’s over. So until he was 100% sure, he would be very careful.
-I’ll get someone to do the surveillance.
-After hiding like a heartbroken dog for so long, Orlando’s going to go crazy if he doesn’t. Mateo, you should know what matters most to me.
A cold look from Dylan sent shivers down Matthew’s spine.
-I know.
Dylan’s weakness was Vanessa and her baby.
If Orlando were to attack, the target would probably also be Vanessa. So be cautious, and be cautious again.