The plane was about to land, Vivian was still staring at the electronic screen, occasionally shaking her legs to show her impatience.
"What's wrong?" Dominic put down the newspaper and looked at her.
"Ah, nothing. I'm texting my friend."
"The girl who knits for you? Well, I still don't know her name."
Vivian looked up slightly to look at Dominic, she pursed her lips and watched his expression. Looking at his calm expression, his eyes were still focused on the newspaper, but if she looked carefully, she would find out that he had not turned the paper over until now.
"Ah, you can call her Ms. Ambar."
"Ambar? Is that her mother's last name?" Dominic turned to look at Vivian, eyes filled with anticipation.
"I'm not sure, but apparently not."
Dominic mused for a moment, then pretended to be nonchalant and asked Vivian about Ms. Ambar with her son. Vivian doesn't reveal too much, or maybe it's because she doesn't know much about Ms. Ambar and Kenelm. Coincidentally, Kenelm's surname is Vincent, and his mother who looks like Esther Joan has the last name Ambar, similar to Esther's mother.
"Is Kenelm Vincent's father dead?"
"No, he left Kenelm and Ms. Ambar and is no longer in Goderich."
"Really?" Dominic nodded.
The plane was about to land and his mood seemed to be impatient to get to this town. Or rather, to meet that girl. After his birthday party, Vivian almost no longer mentioned Ms. Ambar again. Not sure why, but it made him feel uncomfortable.
Until yesterday, Vivian proposed to go to another city to travel. Initially, he intended to let Ethan book a ticket for Vivian to go on his own and send a few more bodyguards with him to protect her. But then, unintentionally or intentionally, Vivian mentions the town of Goderich again and reveals that the girl who knitted Vivian's sweaters is also in that town. For that reason, Dominic decided to go with her.
As for Vivian, she was still happy and excited about this trip, as if she didn't notice Dominic's unusualness. However, in her heart there was also a lot of anger that she did not show. For example, the fact that Dominic did not take her on a private jet and went on a regular plane.
She could sense that Dominic was very lenient with her, he let her do whatever she wanted, right or wrong, he still defended her. But there are limits that he absolutely won't let her touch. Those were the things he did with Esther Joan that he definitely wouldn't do with her.
"Okay, me and my friend will go to the airport to pick you two up."
When she read the message that Esther Ambar replied to, Vivian raised her eyebrows slightly, then she smiled brightly and looked at Dominic.
"Hey, Ms. Ambar said she'll pick us up."
"So are we going to bother her? If she feels uncomfortable then refuse and say we can tour the city ourselves." Dominic told lies because he didn't want to be suspected that he cared about Ms. Ambar.
"Are you sure? Then let me refuse her will." Vivian said in a sad and regretful voice.
"If you want to go out with her, you don't have to refuse." Dominic suddenly interrupted. "Don't mind my decision."
Come to think of it, Dominic thinks he acts really weird when it comes to Ms. Ambar. It was obvious that he wanted to see her, but it was obvious that he didn't want to. He missed that girl so much that every night he dreamed of her beautiful back. Dominic thinks he's crazy to be able to do actions that are so far from his personality.
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"What do I look like, am I easily recognizable as Esther?" I looked at Garrick nervously and kept adjusting the white cloth on my face.
"You look…just a little funny." Garrick suppressed his laughter and spoke. "But people with allergies need to put on such anti-inflammatory drugs. Don't worry. They won't be suspicious."
I nodded and felt more secure. Just now, when I was dressed up at home, Kenelm looked at me like a demon coming out of hell. He thought I was seriously injured so he kept worrying. I had to lie to her that I was just allergic and needed to use white bandages to apply anti-swelling medicine.
The smell of herbal medicine is very pungent and makes my skin lie, but I still have to endure to finish this play.
As for Garrick, he also dressed professionally. He looked exactly like a miner, his clothes were dirty, his helmet had a big crack in it, and his mask was smeared with dried mud. Heard he borrowed it from a friend in town.
"Everybody's looking at us, they must think we're weird for covering our faces like that." I shook my head and sighed in frustration.
"Only two weeks." Garrick muttered. Nor was he happy to have to meet one of his enemies again.
His family's near-bankruptcy also has something to do with Dominic. At that time, Dominic almost tried to isolate me from everyone around me, including Garrick. So Garrick going through such a difficult time and enduring such humiliation made me feel it was my fault too.
When the passengers came in from the airport gate, they were swarming around with piles and glasses and heavy luggage. It is not difficult to spot Dominic Arnold and Vivian Odette from afar, because their beauty and aura are too dazzling, like famous stars.
With Vivian's crippled leg and difficulty moving, two bodyguards helped her carry her belongings and luggage.
"Hello. Eh... your faces..." Vivian cheerfully ran towards us, but then she stopped and was stunned to see us in this bizarre form.
"Let's just hang out and talk."
I was so nervous that I couldn't look Dominic in the eye, could only stand next to Vivian and talk to her. But it seems that I am too worried, because Dominic has never looked at me since he appeared at the airport, he is still absorbed in the beautiful scenery at Goderich.
Garrick rented a car and took the group on a tour of this small and beautiful town. Sitting in the car, I explained in detail to Vivian why we covered our faces.
"Oh, so your boyfriend is a miner?" Vivian squealed in surprise, because not long ago I'd said I was a single mother and hadn't been with any men.
"Um, Damian and I have known each other for four years, as friends. Recently, our relationship has grown more. Besides, Kenelm likes him very much." I had to get a fake name for Garrick so Dominic wouldn't get suspicious.
I just laughed lightly, causing the white bandages on my face to shift, so I hurriedly fixed it with my hand.
"Your face must be very swollen and painful to apply so many anti-swelling herbs." Vivian scoffed and furrowed her brows, and she also seemed very upset when she saw that I wasn't feeling well.
Although I feel very sorry for Vivian for having to lie to her, I have no choice.
"My throat is also swollen due to allergies, so I'm really sorry if I'm a little hard to hear." I've gotten used to faking my voice hoarse since I last met Dominic, so I'm doing it again this time.
"It's a pity. I hope you get well soon." Vivian took my hand and spoke sincerely.
During the sightseeing tour at Goderich, we talked happily and introduced each other about this poetic and dreamy town. Life here is peaceful, not bustling and noisy like the bustling city. So if anyone is not familiar, this place will feel a bit boring.
Most of the time, Vivian and I talk to each other, sometimes Garrick will add a few sentences. As for Dominic, he was quiet from beginning to end and focused only on the scenery outside the window.
Dominic's indifference and coldness made me somewhat more secure. He doesn't care about me which means he doesn't recognize me as 'Esther Joan'.
Vivian was feeling a little tired and wanted to find a hotel to rest, so we took them to the most luxurious and spacious hotel in this small town. This hotel was also located far from the house we were staying in, making sure me and them couldn't run into each other on the street.