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.

the curiosity of residents in

“Watch out.”

to pull the woman beside him into his

reacting in time as

bounced past

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when

familiar deep voice sounded slightly

didn’t reply, but her cheeks flushed

tried to stand a bit straighter, intending to put some distance between them, but

way. It could be shyness or something else entirely different,

sleek black

Stephanie watched as he opened the car door and settled into the driver’s seat, her expression a mix of surprise and hesitation outside the

your right shoulder…”

would

can drive with one hand. It’s safe,” he added the last part with a complex tone

This

your injury still cause

the passenger seat directly. Although Dominick kept his eyes straight ahead, he caught her closing the door in his peripheral vision, his eyes inexplicably

area still cause numbness?” She sounded

made his skin feel numb. It was likely that she had neglected to apply the medication during

healed,”

not to take good care of

only him, but also herself for

don’t use those medications, your injury won’t get better. You need to be patient

hit a red light, and the car came to a steady

his gaze burning. “How much longer do I have to endure?” His

enduring this way, it’s bad for his

she

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

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him want to chuckle.

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

get this?” Dominick turned

anxious as Dominick reached for her floral bag. Desperately, she leaned forward, trying to snatch it

that back to me!”