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.

brief, straightforward conversation with Dominick doorway to understand the situation, he glanced at the woman on the bed with

the medical supplies.

the doctor

ceiling. When the doctor finally treated her wound and bandaged

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

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

tried to get out of bed,

this

“Stop the bed

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

head hit the headboard, tears welling up from

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

finally streamed down her

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

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 mercy, always scared

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