12 April, Matthew's Villa, City K

As she walked into the casual dining area, with Dominic trailing behind her Lexi observed Matthew who looked up from the papers he was reading as they entered the room.? Spotting Matthew, Dominic quickly ran past Lexi and threw himself at Matthew, saying "Can I have a hug please Daddy Matthew?"

Immediately Lexi observed Matthew place the papers in his hand down beside his plate before gathering Dominic into his arms, saying with a chuckle, "You do not have to ask Dominic.? If you want a hug, you can have one.? Just like your mummy."

"But mummy does not seem to want them Daddy Matthew."

Lexi saw Matthew directly look at her before saying "Dominic, your Mummy knows she does not need to ask, and has hugs whenever she wants them.? Just because you do not see them does not mean that they do not happen."

Hearing that, all Lexi could do was blush, because it made her recall their activities in the bedroom the night before.? She had been sick of Matthew being domineering in their bedroom activities and asked him for control over what happened last night.? He struggled with giving into her wishes and observing that struggle increased the sense of power that she felt in the activities.? That told her that he cared for her and what she wanted, something that Richard never did.? All Richard did was take.

Matthew, looking directly at Lexi noticed her blushing and came to the immediate conclusion that she was recalling what happened last night.? Carefully setting Dominic down he stood up and went over to Lexi and whispered in her ear "I bet I know what you are thinking about.? Last night was amazing.? Having my hands tied up, while seeing you riding me with your hair loose, teasing me when it brushed my chest made me realise that there are so many things we can explore, let alone repeating last night.."

Shocked at Matthew, train of thought, Lexi gently pushed him away while saying "Matthew.? Remember Dominic is here."

"Mummy do not worry about me.? I am not silly or stupid.? I know that you and Daddy Matthew do things that mummies and daddies do in their rooms away from their children.."

Lexi, shocked immediately responded "Dominic!"

"Mummy, some of my classmates have younger brother and sisters, so I suspect that is how they get them that way."

Lexi, wondered what was being taught to the children at their school, and said "Dominic, what in the world.."

"Mummy you know I have just turned eight.? You can want to hide the truth about the world from me, but I know how to use computers and find things out.? However, I can put things together and work out what certain things mean.? And before you get angry, I respect the boundaries that you and Uncle Chester, and now Daddy Matthew have set for my internet use.? I do not go outside that because I know the consequences."

Lexi stood there, mouth open, not knowing how to respond.? Dominic was sending her a message, but at the same time he revealed information that would allow Matthew to start to connect information and possibly determine the secret she was keeping about Dominic's parentage.? Did she tell, and deal with all the consequences of that or keep it, maintain the lie and protect Dominic.? Even with this, her hint was to maintain the secret to protect Dominic.

Matthew, hearing Dominic talk about his age, paused.? Firstly, he felt guilty having missed Dominic's birthday.? That was something he had to make up.? But Dominic's age hit him.? It meant, given he was Lexi's first husband's child Dominic had to have been a premature child.? It acutely hit him that if things had been different Dominic could have been his child with Lexi, and they would not have had all these years apart.? Could he convince Lexi to have a child of their own?? A sibling for Dominic would be wonderful, and something that he could go through with Lexi.

Watching Matthew, Lexi could see some wheels turning in his mind.? He was wishing that Dominic was there child.? Biologically that was the truth, but to the world he was a premature child of his and father was Richard.? That secret if it broke would create so many problems, so she was going to do everything to keep it.

Lexi, trying to break the situation, gently gave Matthew a kiss on his cheek before saying "We will talk about things later." She pulled out of Matthew's arms and headed over to sit beside Dominic, and continued "Dominic, that is something you do not need to know about at this time.? If I hear you talking about it again, you are grounded, and your internet access will be cut for everything other that school purposes for two months."

"That is so mean mummy."

"It is not young man.? Those things are something that you are too young to know about, and I will not have you talking about it."

"But.."

"No buts Dominic Yao.? You have heard me speak.? Do not appeal to your uncles or even your Daddy Matthew for more information, as anyone who says anything will get into serious trouble." As she finished speaking she looked directly at Matthew warning him not to say anything.

Before either of them could speak, Butler Yang entered the room and said "Apologise for disrupting you Second Young Master, Miss Lexi, but Miss Lexi's mobile was ringing.? In answered it and it is Young Master Nang, wanting to speak to you Miss Lexi."

Matthew, annoyed at the formalities of address said "Uncle Adam, how many times have I said to address us by our given names.? If calling me Matthew is too hard, I could accept Sir or Master Matthew."

"Shut it Matthew.? If John is calling me so early, he needs to talk," responded Lexi before motioning for her phone to be handed to her.? She hated breaking the rule Matthew instituted early when Dominic had come down one day for breakfast and rather than engaging with them spent the time focused on his iPad, that no technology was allowed in the room, other than his secure work phone.

Lexi moved away from the table as said "John, you interrupted breakfast.? What can I do for you?"

"I need a favour.? I have a friend who intends to accompany me to the Charitable foundation event tonight but does not have a dress suitable for it.? Can you help?"

"For you, absolutely.? Get her to come to my studio as soon as she can.."

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