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 with a complicated expression, then went next door to gather

the medical supplies.

knew the doctor

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 ankle injury isn’t serious, but she’s frail. She

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,

from me! Who do you work for? What’s

she immediately raised her upper body and tried to

this

“Stop the bed

behavior, he gripped her shoulder angrily and pushed

the headboard, tears welling up from the

flee, desperate to escape. “Dominick, you have no idea what I’ve

finally streamed

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

by the bed. His hand pressed hard on her shoulder, making it impossible for her to break free. Stephanie’s face was streaked with tears. She pushed him away with all her

his familiar face,