Chapter 223

Vespera noticed how unsettling Dominic's gaze was. She wondered why he was in such a bad mood today. It was just a misunderstanding—She thought he had come to Ashford for a date. Did he have to be so angry? Vespera quickly walked out of the restaurant. No matter what, she did not want to get others involved. Dominic walked slowly behind Vespera. He wore a stern expression and remained only a few steps behind her. It was as if he were escorting a prisoner to her death sentence. Rebecca and the others watched Vespera and Dominic leave the restaurant. Byron was sitting anxiously at the table in front. He turned to yell at Rebecca, who was enjoying her meat. "Rebecca, where's he taking Vespera? Will she be in danger? Shall we go and rescue her?" Gerard exclaimed, "Why so anxious?" Rebecca retorted. "Rescue her? Just eat your lunch. You're still young, so stay out of grown-up matters." With that, Rebecca rapped her knuckles on Byron's head. "Hey! That hurt! You're my sister. No