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.

off the elevator 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.”

out to pull the

reacting in

basketball bounced past them, narrowly

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attention when you’re

familiar deep voice sounded slightly hoarse

but her

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

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

a sleek black Ferrari, custom–made

the car door and settled into the driver’s seat, her expression a mix of surprise and hesitation outside the

right shoulder…” Her

scapula fracture would take at least another

his deep 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 was trying to reassure her

glimpse of his stern profile and a hint of conflict. This man wasn’t icy every day, he could also have his moments. like any ordinary

injury still cause dull

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

fractured area still cause numbness?” She sounded urgent, asking

by the doctor, complaining it made his skin feel numb. It was likely that she had neglected

already healed,” Dominick replied

suspected! Men seemed not to take good care

also herself for being so reckless to

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

the car came

passenger seat, his gaze burning. “How much longer

can’t keep enduring this

misinterpreted, she found herself red–faced and

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

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him want to chuckle.

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

did you get this?” Dominick

bag. Desperately, she

that back to me!”