Crossroads

Chapter 130

“Mr. Wellington.”

Dominick’s presence was overwhelming, leaving Molly stunned as she watched the man suddenly appear at the door. She stuttered, “Steffi, you better pack up and head back now.”

Stephanie stood rooted at the doorway, feeling uncomfortable under the man’s penetrating gaze, and she lowered her head with an awkward expression.

“How much longer do you plan to stay here?”

Dominick, uncharacteristically patient, inquired with a tone that hinted at deeper meanings.

“Actually, she’s been glued to her phone, waiting for you to come and take her home…” Molly didn’t hesitate to reveal her friend’s

anticipation.

The usually cold Dominick showed a flicker of surprise as he turned to Molly.

“Oh?” His deep voice was now tinged with curiosity.

Feeling affirmed by her employer, Molly straightened her back, ready to report everything…

“I’ll go tidy up inside.”

Stephanie’s face flushed with embarrassment as she quickly interjected, grabbing Molly’s collar and pulling her inside.

“Molly, say another word and we’re through!”

Stephanie’s voice dropped low, her eyes glaring fiercely at the traitor.

“Dominion came personally to pick you up. You should be thrilled, Steffi. Don’t act tough now. Last night, you were clearly calling out his name in your nightmares…”

Before Molly could finish her words, Stephanie pinched the flab on her waist, causing her to yelp in pain.

“Harmony is crucial in a marriage. Harmony is crucial!

Molly stood at her own door, finally bidding farewell to the two imposing figures.

Stephanie and Dominick walked side by side, their faces tense and their gazes avoiding each other, unsure of what to say next.

It had been a week since they last met.

that the remarkable appearances of both caught the curiosity of residents in the bustling complex, especially Dominick’s exceptional presence, causing them to pause and steal a

“Watch out.”

reaching out to pull the woman beside him into

reacting in time as

bounced past them,

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attention when

deep voice sounded

but her cheeks

to stand a bit straighter, intending to put some distance between them, but Dominick’s hand firmly gripped her

entirely different, but she made no resistance, walking alongside him

was a sleek black

hadn’t brought a driver. Stephanie watched as he opened the car door and settled into the

on your right shoulder…” Her tone

scapula fracture would take at least another month to

eyes glancing briefly at her through the car window. “I can drive with one hand. It’s safe,” he added the last part with a complex tone as if he

hint of conflict. This man wasn’t icy every

injury still

her closing the door in his

medicine on your fractured area still cause numbness?” She sounded urgent,

the topical ointment prescribed by the doctor, complaining it made his skin feel numb. It was likely that she

already healed,” Dominick replied

not to take good

only him, but also herself for being so reckless to leave him

don’t use those medications, your injury

the car came

gaze burning. “How much longer do I have to endure?” His low voice was tense, tinged with

your husband can’t keep enduring this

she found

watched her cheeks turn–crimson, her head hall–bowed, desperately attempting

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him want to chuckle.

looked away, he caught sight of an electronic device he found familiar in the floral

Dominick turned serious all of

Dominick reached for her floral bag. Desperately, she

that back to me!”