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.

doctor, 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.

knew the

indifferent to her injury, staring blankly at the pale ceiling. When the doctor finally

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

What do you want from me! Who do you work for? What’s your purpose? Stephanie suddenly became hysterical, screaming at

and tried to get out of

this

“Stop the bed

severe. Dissatisfied with her behavior, he gripped her

tears welling up from the

trying to get up and flee, desperate to escape. “Dominick, you have no idea what I’ve been through alone. You have no right to judge me. You’re

finally streamed

blows, Matthew stepped forward to calm them. “Please,

by the bed. His hand pressed hard on her shoulder, making it impossible for her to 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

hate your Her clear eyes looked at his familiar face, tears streaming down, crying like