Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa couldn't fathom Winston's tolerance toward Dominic's offense.

"Winston, the fault was mine. I'll ensure the same mistake isn't repeated. Please rest well. I won't bother you any longer."

Having been reassured by Winston, Dominic prepared to leave with a satisfied smile.

"Winston, I'll see Dominic off," Mandy spoke gently.

Dominic exited the ward with a smug grin.

Not long after, Mandy's voice cut through the silence. "Stay where you are."

on his heels, only to find Mandy closing in on him with a frigid demeanor. In an instant, her

you hit me?" Dominic's eyes widened, his cheek stinging and a

why," Mandy retorted, her demeanor stern and intimidating. Gone was the gentle and kind woman from

too long to deliver this blow. When Winston ended up in the hospital because of you, I

a scornful and malicious sneer. "Haha, who do you think you are? Are you under the delusion

the other two. All of you are merely his playthings for when he

grateful that she passed away early, affording you this opportunity to bask in the spotlight. Otherwise, do you think you'd be who you are today? In days of old, you'd be no more than a

triggered her, but his

her veins, Mandy raised her hand, but Dominic reacted swiftly,

truly believe you hold any power here just because I've allowed you to linger out of respect for my brother?" Dominic spat out, rubbing his face before storming off, leaving Mandy standing in shock with her reddened

"Mandy!"