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.

curiosity of residents in the bustling complex, especially Dominick’s exceptional presence,

“Watch out.”

expression suddenly changed, swiftly reaching out to pull the woman beside

in time as her

a basketball bounced past them,

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attention when you’re

deep voice sounded

didn’t reply, but her cheeks

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

else entirely different, but she made no resistance, walking alongside him as they exited

outside was a sleek black Ferrari,

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

your right shoulder…” Her tone

fracture would

Dominick knew what she wanted to say, 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

glimpse of his stern profile and a hint of conflict. This

still cause dull

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

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

Dominick had even scorned the topical ointment prescribed by the doctor, complaining it made his skin feel numb.

healed,” Dominick replied

as she suspected! Men seemed not to take good care

not 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

the car came to a

burning. “How much longer do

your husband can’t keep enduring this way, it’s bad for

misinterpreted, she

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

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him want to chuckle.

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

get this?” Dominick

as Dominick reached for her floral bag. Desperately, she

that back to me!”