Crossroads

Chapter 261

Stephanie turned her head slightly, avoiding his gaze. She didn’t yell anymore, feeling that she was always making herself so embarrassed in front

of him.

Neither of them spoke. Dominick glared at her, but his intense gaze gradually softened, becoming calm and gentle. He then furrowed his brow, scrutinizing her face.

A nurse hurried in, asking, “What happened to the patient?”

Dominick straightened up, standing tall in the small, brightly lit hospital room. His commanding presence was palpable. He glanced at the nurse.

“Get the doctor in here, he ordered.

The nurse, intimidated by his innate authority and air of nobility, nodded quickly. “Yes, right away, she said, rushing out.

She quietly informed the doctor that the new patient was difficult to handle and advised caution.

with a gentle smile, didn’t seem bothered. After a brief, straightforward conversation with Dominick doorway to understand the situation, he glanced

the medical supplies.

the doctor

blankly at the pale ceiling. When the doctor finally treated her wound and bandaged it, he remarked, “The ankle injury isn’t serious, but

her gaze to the end of the bed and saw the doctor in a white coat. He was no stranger but Matthew Rowen, who had called her this morning and

Who do you work

immediately raised her upper body and tried to get out

this

“Stop the bed

severe. Dissatisfied with her behavior, he gripped her shoulder angrily and pushed her

headboard, tears welling up from the

idea what I’ve been through

streamed

to blows, Matthew stepped forward to calm them. “Please, stop fighting and

break free. Stephanie’s face was streaked with tears. She pushed him away with all her strength, struggling desperately. She hated feeling so helpless and powerless, controlled by others, like prey at their

looked at his