Chapter 156

Since her mother’s fallout with her father, memories of her mother haunted her.

As a kid, she never appreciated her mother’s care.

Even on the day her mother left, she hid in her room and did not come out to see her, regardless of how her mother called for her.

That regret weighed heavily on her heart.

At her bedside, Domenic brushed her hair back and asked softly, “Why didn’t you call me when you got this sick? If I don’t come home, what if you get sicker?”

Domenic’s men informed him that Lindsey had taken the day off and hadn’t shown up at work.

Concerned, Domenic tried calling her, but she didn’t pick up.

Worried, he hurried home.

Lindsey bit her lip, looking like a kid caught in mischief, and murmured, “You’ve got your own stuff to deal with.

I didn’t want to bother you…”

Suddenly, Domenic moved closer, his hands framing Lindsey’s sides, his masculine scent enveloping her.

“Nothing’s more important than you,” he assured her.

“Come to me whenever you need to, alright?”

Lindsey’s heart fluttered.

Clutching the blanket to her chest, she whispered, “Why?”

He raised an eyebrow.

“Because you’re the kitty I took in.

It’s my job to look after you.

”

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“That’s not true.

You didn’t take me in.

Lindsey protested, her cheeks flaming as she turned away.

Domenic just smiled, sitting down beside her to gently clean her neck, underarms, and arms with a damp towel.

When he noticed a bruise on her arm, he paused.

“What happened here?” he asked, his voice softening.

Lindsey glanced down at the mark.

“I fell during my equestrian lesson…

I’ve been practicing hard to win the equestrian competition, but it seems I’ve overdone it.

”

She never thought she’d wear herself down before reaching the competition.

He sighed, a mix of frustration and concern in his voice.

“At this rate, you’ll be too battered to win anything.

Let yourself heal, and I’ll teach you how to ride properly.

”

“You know how to ride?” Lindsey asked, her eyes fluttered open wide.

He couldn’t hide his amusement, a grin tugging at his lips as he boasted, “I’ve won plenty of contests before.

”

In the following days, thanks to Domenic’s attentive care, Lindsey found her strength returning quickly.

Indeed, Domenic had been secretly administering a potent medicine, cleverly blending it with ordinary treatments.

It was this concoction that revitalized her so rapidly.

No sooner had she felt better than she was eager to have Domenic show her the ropes of horseback riding.

They arrived at the racetrack, and after suiting up, Lindsey watched as Domenic approached on a majestic white horse.

Domenic, donning his riding attire, looked every bit the part with a black helmet and a snug white shirt under a formal vest.

The elegant curve from his broad shoulders to his waist was accentuated by his form-fitting attire, and the white pants highlighted his long legs, ending in polished black boots that danced lightly in the stirrups.