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.

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

the medical supplies.

the doctor

there to tend to her injured ankle. She lay on the bed, indifferent to her injury, staring blankly at the pale ceiling. When the doctor

gaze to the end of the bed and saw the doctor in a white coat. He was no stranger

are you here? What do you want from me! Who do you work

and tried to

this

“Stop the bed

voice was icy and severe. Dissatisfied with her behavior,

headboard, tears welling up from the

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

streamed

forward to calm them. “Please, stop fighting

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

clear eyes looked at his familiar face, tears streaming down, crying