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.

straightforward conversation with Dominick doorway to understand the situation, he glanced at the woman on the bed with a complicated

the medical supplies.

knew the doctor

the doctor finally treated her wound and bandaged it, he remarked, “The ankle

Stephanie. She shifted 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

you work for? What’s your purpose? Stephanie suddenly became hysterical, screaming at the

her upper body and tried to get

this

“Stop the bed

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

headboard, tears welling up from the

have no idea what I’ve been through alone. You have no right to judge me.

streamed

forward to calm

for her to break free. Stephanie’s face was streaked with tears. She pushed him away with all her strength, struggling desperately. She hated

at his familiar face, tears