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 at the woman on the bed with a complicated expression, then went next door to gather

the medical supplies.

knew the

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

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 had operated

you here? What do you want from me! Who do you work for? What’s your

and tried to

this

“Stop the bed

Dominick’s voice was icy and severe. Dissatisfied with her behavior, he gripped her

headboard, tears welling

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

streamed down

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

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 prey at their

his familiar face, tears streaming down, crying like