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

“Watch out.”

reaching out to

reacting in time as

bounced past them,

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attention when you’re

deep voice sounded slightly hoarse and

reply, but her

to put some distance between them, but Dominick’s hand firmly gripped her waist, his

way. It could be shyness or something else entirely different, but she made no resistance, walking alongside him as they

sleek

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

injury on your right

his right scapula fracture would take at least another

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

fleeting glimpse of his stern profile and a hint of conflict. This man wasn’t icy every

your injury still cause

he caught her closing the door in his peripheral vision, his eyes inexplicably pausing for a

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

ointment prescribed by the doctor, complaining it made his skin feel numb. It was likely that she had neglected to apply the medication during her week–long absence

healed,” Dominick

to take good care

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

listen to me. If you don’t use those medications, your injury won’t get better. You

hit a red light, and the

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

enduring this way, it’s bad for his

sure if she’d misinterpreted, she found herself red–faced

head hall–bowed, desperately attempting to conceal

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him want to chuckle.

just as he looked away, he caught sight of an electronic device he found familiar

Dominick turned

her floral bag. Desperately, she leaned forward, trying to

that back to me!”