CHAPTER 31

He hugged her for a while before saying, "I'm sorry, but I don't regret doing what I did. Violet, I want to sleep and wake up next to you every day. I don't care about your past or anything else. Just stay with me, please.”

“Won't I look like a jerk if I say no after this?”

“Violet, you will never be like that to me. I love you,” he said again, lightly kissing her on the lips.

Violet finally admitted, "I love you too," and he was so overjoyed that he kissed her again. The door opened at that precise moment, and the new kid was the first to enter.

“Mother!” Leah called.

That was completely unexpected. After all, it was going to be a long dinner.
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He couldn't believe it; it was the first time he had received such a high grade on a report, and on top of that, his professor summoned him to his office.

"Dylan, come in," he said and sat opposite the professor.

“Why did you want to see me?”

"I'm very impressed with your selection. Nobody had ever chosen her before, but you did."

"She is one impressive lady."

"She is, indeed. So, you're close to her?"

"Yes, you can say it that way but why are you asking?"

"I've always wished to meet her. Do you think you might be able to assist me with an appointment? I have a few things I'd like to discuss with her, but she's a difficult woman to see."

"Yes, she is. I'll speak with her and get back to you."

"Thank you very much. You can go back now.”

"All right, sir."

He exited the professor's office and went down the hall to meet his friends.

"Didn't you do anything wrong?" they asked worriedly.

“No, he was only interested in a few details."

“Okay. Since we've all passed, why don't we all go celebrate?"

"Nice thought. Let's head over to Lucid Dreams, maybe this time we'll be lucky and run into the woman who had our Mr. Dark so entangled."

"Indeed, Dylan. Are you planning on introducing us to her?" the question was asked in an eager tone.

"I will if you behave."

"That settles it."

Dylan returned to his apartment after school, enraged. How can that old man do such a thing to him? Dylan was poor broke at the time because he had frozen his accounts and canceled his credit cards.

He, on the other hand, was not going to give in to his threats. He loved Violet more than he loved money or anything else, and there was no way he was going to end their relationship for anything. He still had some notes with him, so he'd be fine for the next few days. Telling Violet about it will only embarrass him and accomplish nothing.

He showered and changed his clothes in preparation for his friends' visit to Violet's house. When he was finished, he left the apartment and called his friends to tell them he would meet them at the club.

He arrived at the mansion thirty minutes later. He was greeted by the cheerful Leah, who was playing outside.

“Well, well, well. Who is this?” He asked, teasingly, as he embraced the young girl in his arms.

“Dylan, you showed up!" Leah called out cheerfully.

"Are you not relieved to see me?" he asked teasingly.

"I'm relieved; now my mother can smile," the little girl was very relieved.

"Does she have a problem?"

"I believe she is ill. She didn't eat much or go anywhere today."

"So, where is she?" he asked worriedly.

"She is still sleeping; Anne is supposed to accompany her."

"That's not good. Take me to her," he said as Leah led him into the mansion.

On his way to the master bedroom, the maids greeted him, and they ran into Anne.

"Thank God you're here," she exclaimed with relief.

"Is it really that serious?" he asked out loud.

"I believe she simply misses you."

“What?”

"Go in and see her," she said, turning to face Leah, "and let's go clean you up."

He walked into the bedroom after leaving the two women. She was sleeping in bed, her hair flowing over the sheets. She didn’t look good at all.

"What happened to you, baby?" he asked as soon as he saw her.

"You showed up! Come over here!” she yelled, not looking sick at all.

He walked over to the bed and sat next to her, "I heard you were sick, but I think you were just missing me," he said as she leaned into him and rested her head on his shoulders.

"I suppose I was. Why haven't you called me in the last few days?"

"Didn’t you tell me that I should focus on school? Did you forget about that?"

"You didn't even bother to come and see me. Are you requesting a death wish?"

She sounded angry, but he was overjoyed as a result. Violet could experience such feelings, and this showed that she misses him and felt the same way as he does.
He wondered what she would do if she became jealous but on second thought, he decided to not even imagine it. He won’t be able to take it.

"Please accept my apologies. I came now, and I will make amends. Tell me what you want, and I'll do everything I can to make it happen," he decided to become the bigger person.

“Really?”

"Of course, my love. You already know I'm all yours."

"At that point, I'd like you to help me change, and then I'd like you to cook something for me."

"Would you like me to cook? I'd never cooked before."

"I have never cooked also before, but you stated that you would do anything."

“Fine, let's get you changed then," he said as he got out of bed.

He checked through her closet, selecting slim jeans, a polo neck top, and a jacket because it was a little chilly. He walked over to the bed and assisted her in coming out.

He removed her nightwear and put on the fresh clothes he picked from her closet. He chose and put on flat shoes for her. After plaiting a single braid, she tied her hair with a ribbon.

“Now you look presentable. Hold my hand," he instructed, and she did.

"Let's go make some food for you," he said as he exited the room with her.

They arrived at the kitchen, where they found the chef, Anne, and Leah.

"What exactly are you doing in the kitchen?"

"Your mother has asked me to prepare something for her."

"Are you a good cook?" Anne inquired curiously.

"I'm afraid I don't know, but I made a promise. I suppose I'll learn," he said, looking at the chef enthusiastically, "Sir, my life depends on it. Can you teach me how to make something simple to eat? I'm going to need her to eat something."