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,

“Watch out.”

to pull

slightly dazed, not reacting in time as her body leaned towards

a basketball bounced past

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attention when you’re

voice sounded slightly hoarse and

but her

intending to put some distance between them, but Dominick’s

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

a sleek black

a driver. Stephanie watched as he opened the car door and settled into the

your right shoulder…” Her

fracture would take

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

This man wasn’t

still

into the 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 before swiftly starting the car

area still cause numbness?” She sounded

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

already healed,” Dominick replied

seemed not to take good

bit upset, seemingly mad at not only him, but also herself for being so

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

and the

“How much longer do I have to endure?” His low voice

enduring this way, it’s bad for his

sure if she’d misinterpreted, she found herself

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

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him want to chuckle.

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

get this?” Dominick turned serious all of a

for her floral bag. Desperately, she leaned forward,

that back to me!”