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.

the elevator that the remarkable appearances of both caught the curiosity of residents in the bustling complex, especially Dominick’s

“Watch out.”

reaching out to pull the

dazed, not reacting in time as her body leaned towards

bounced past them, narrowly

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when you’re

deep voice sounded slightly

reply, but her

to put some distance between

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

was a sleek black

Stephanie watched as he opened the car door and settled into the driver’s seat,

right

would take at

eyes glancing briefly at her through the car window. “I can drive

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

injury still cause

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

your fractured area still

Dominick had even scorned the topical ointment prescribed by the doctor, complaining it made his skin feel numb. It was likely that she

healed,” Dominick replied

seemed not to take

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 won’t get better. You need to be patient and

the car came to a

glanced sideways at the woman in the passenger seat, his gaze burning. “How much longer do I have to endure?” His low voice was tense, tinged with a

husband can’t keep enduring this

she found herself red–faced

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

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him want to chuckle.

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

you get this?” Dominick turned serious all of

Dominick reached for her floral bag. Desperately, she leaned forward,

that back to me!”