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

“Watch out.”

suddenly changed, swiftly reaching out to

dazed, not reacting in time as

basketball bounced past them, narrowly missing Stephanie’s

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attention when you’re

familiar deep voice sounded slightly hoarse

reply, but her cheeks flushed

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

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

just outside was a sleek black Ferrari, custom–made yet

and settled into the driver’s seat, her expression a mix of

your right shoulder…” Her tone

his right scapula fracture would take at least

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

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

your injury still

kept his eyes straight ahead, he caught her closing the door in his peripheral vision, his eyes inexplicably pausing for a moment before

the medicine on your fractured area still cause

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

healed,”

not to take good care of their own

at not only him, but also herself for being so reckless to leave him alone for

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

and the car came

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

your husband can’t keep enduring this

misinterpreted, she found herself

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 on her

you get this?” Dominick turned

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

that back to me!”