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.

doorway to understand the situation, he glanced at the woman on the bed

the medical supplies.

knew the

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

voice jolted Stephanie. She shifted her gaze to the end of the bed and saw the doctor in a white coat. He was

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

and tried to get out of bed,

this

“Stop the bed

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

headboard, tears welling up

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

finally streamed down

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

break free. Stephanie’s face was streaked with tears.

your Her clear eyes looked at his familiar