Chapter 70

Angelica and Dominic stared at each other. She lowered her head. Skye was looking up at her with bright, hopeful eyes. It felt like the moment she rejected, he would start crying on the spot. The air turned subtly awkward. When Angelica still didn't answer, Dominic took out his phone. Without hesitation, he transferred two million dollars to her. His voice stayed steady. "That's your compensation." The sudden hit of money left Angelica dizzy. By the time she collected herself, she was already standing at her front door with Skye in her arms. Dominic said to Skye, "If you don't behave, you'll stay home by yourself next time." Skye wriggled in Angelica's arms and turned the back of his head toward Dominic. Dominic was clearly used to this. Without changing his expression, he nodded once at Angelica. "I'll pick Skye up on Sunday night. Call me anytime if something comes up." "Okay," she replied. She watched him step into the elevator before going inside and closing the door. I