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.

a gentle smile, didn’t seem bothered. After a brief, straightforward conversation with Dominick doorway to understand the situation, he glanced at the woman on the bed with a complicated expression, then went next

the medical supplies.

knew the doctor

to tend to her injured ankle. She lay on the bed, indifferent to her injury, staring blankly at the pale ceiling. When the doctor finally treated her wound and bandaged it, he remarked, “The

saw the doctor in a white coat. He was no stranger

What do you want from me! Who do you work for? What’s your purpose? Stephanie suddenly

she immediately raised her upper body and tried to get out

this

“Stop the bed

voice was icy and severe. Dissatisfied with her behavior, he

hit the headboard, tears welling up from the

to get up and flee, desperate to escape. “Dominick, you have no idea what

streamed down

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

anger, stood by the bed. His hand pressed hard on her shoulder, making it impossible for her to break free. Stephanie’s face was streaked with

hate your Her clear eyes looked at his familiar face,