23: A marriage built on sand

A marriage built on sand

Was it okay for her to go out and meet her friend?1

Was that even a question?

Dominic never once stopped Heaven to do whatever she wanted. He didn't even ask her to stop her career. It was Heaven's decision to stop her acting and stay indoors all day, every day. The only thing he asked of her was to be a mother to their child.

Hearing her ask for his approval sounded strange.

"No need to pick me up." Heaven picked up her small purse as she hitched outside the car. She didn't idle, closing the door, only to stand outside the car.

As she stood outside checking her purse, Dominic kept his eye on the tinted window.

'What is she doing?' he wondered, watching her go through her small purse as if she couldn't find what she was searching for. That purse was small — it was impossible for her not to see whatever she was looking inside.

'Man…' Heaven bit her bottom lip, eyes in her purse. 'For some reason, my anxiety is raising because I got nothing on me.'

Her eyes might be focused on her purse as if she was missing a wallet or phone. The reality was far from that. The current Heaven never went out all alone. Even if she would on the most rare occasion, she would be armed.

In other words, going outside with only her phone and wallet with her somehow made her anxious.

'It's not like I will kill someone or had to defend myself,' she told herself, giving herself some courage and reminding herself of the perks of this new life. 'That's right. Well. Even if something happened, I can easily turn things around as I had always done.'

Just as Heaven mentally nodded, the window wound down. It was also only then did she realized the car hadn't left.

"What are you doing?" asked Dominic coldly. "Is there something wrong?"

"Well." Heaven casually bent over, resting her arms on the window to look at him. "I don't have cash."

"You have a card."

"I can use them?"

"They're yours."

"Oh… alright." Heaven pushed herself away from the car, only to turn around and pose back to her initial stance. "By the way, do you want anything? I will try to get it on the way home."

"..."

Dominic and Heaven blinked as there was a sudden quietness between them.

What did she say?

"Hmm?" Her brows rose, cocking her head to the side. "Did you hear me?"

"No. I want nothing. I'll ask someone to fetch you later."

"It's okay. Paula will drive me back home. Are you sure you don't want anything? Ice cream? Dumplings? Maybe some cookies?"

"No."

"Alright." Heaven tapped on the inside of the door as if to tell the driver to get going. "See you later, then."

Heaven casually walked away from the car, prancing her way to the city mall where she told Paula to meet. As she walked away, she glanced over her shoulder. The car was still there as if Dominic was waiting for her to get in.

'He's probably shocked,' she thought, setting her eyes ahead. 'I don't care anymore. We agreed to postpone the divorce, but that doesn't mean I can be complacent. If I want a higher credit limit, the only way is to gain my husband's favor.'

A cunning smile turned up on her face as she giggled, being in a great mood to shop and try out foods she hadn't eaten before. Pressing Paula's nerves would be a great bonus.

As Heaven entered the premises, Dominic kept his eyes in her direction. No one could guess what was going on in his mind at the moment, but for sure, the two people in the front seat were obviously surprised. The driver and Dominic's assistant looked at each other, both wearing shocked looks.

Just now… did the young Madam and the master have a conversation?

They've been working for Dominic even before he got married. Therefore, they were fully aware of the boss's terrible marriage. Every time Heaven and Dominic would ride together, the journey would be total silence, to the point it was suffocating. Not that just, but they never saw Heaven and Dominic speak to one another with more than twenty words.

What was even more surprising was that Heaven was the one who initiated it!

So, what did they witness?

"Ahem. Master." Dominic's assistant cleared his throat after shaking his head, recomposing himself from what he just witnessed. When he looked back, Dominic was still staring at where Heaven had disappeared to. "Should we go? Or do you want to cancel your appointment to join Madam?"

"I don't remember being invited," muttered Dominic, peeling his eyes away from the direction he had been staring. "Let's go."

The assistant pressed his lips into a thin line and nodded. He then cast the driver a look and, without any instruction, the driver drove away from the mall.

'What is she doing?' Dominic wondered on his way to his meeting. 'Why does she suddenly feel… different?'

He lowered his eyes, deep in thought at his wife's strange behavior. His expression turned plain and cold, not a bit pleased at the questions in his head.

'Heaven Liu… you better keep your word.' A shallow breath slipped past his nostrils. 'If I find out you're up to something bad, I won't be lenient anymore.'

Even though Dominic had no expectations of his wife, he was afraid she was up to something. Whatever plans that may be, Heaven should make sure it wouldn't hurt their son. Because if this resulted in hurting Sebastian, Dominic would do everything in his power so she wouldn't show up in front of them again.

This marriage surely stood on an eggshell.

One wrong move would result in a disaster.

No one's to blame but Heaven, though. Dominic's lack of trust and confidence in her was due to the five years of negligence from her. Hoping and trusting her would only hurt and disappoint him.

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