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my IV tube, snarling, "You little bitch! You think you can

could barely keep my eyes open, let alone move. My vision swam, and my body instinctively recoiled from her

nd why is sh

leaned in so close I could feel her breath against my cheek. "You reek of poverty, and yet you dare to look down on me? Do you h

led the quilt closer to my chest, trying to shield myself, but the movement was slu

e hospital like this? Don't make me laugh." Her eyes narrowed, glinting dangerously. "Dominic is my fian

throat. I couldn't even remember meeting Dominic before thi

nd this time, I knew she wasn't goin

rike to land, but before her palm could connect wit

to

there, his tall frame filling the entrance, his presence immediately dominating the atmosphere. H

ld touch me. His grip was strong, and the sound of her gasp filled the room. With a

her, Amanda?" His voice was low,

time, fear flickered in her eyes. "Dominic, please, it's not what it looks like!" Her voice shook as s

painfully where she had yanked out the IV, and I glanced down at the angry red mark that marred

ightening. He didn't say anything at first, just pulled a handkerchief from his pocket, wiping

quietly, his voic

ands trembling as she reached out to him, desperation clear in her

ted, more sharply this time, his

ent, vengeful woman who had stormed into my room just minutes ago was gone. Now

purse from the chair and stormed out of the room, her h

fell into

landed on my wrist. He took a deep breath, running a hand through h

Slowly, I lowered it enough to reveal my wrist, the skin around the spot

aw something flash in his eyes-anger, guilt, maybe both. Wi

e wound. She was efficient, but gentle, asking me if I was in pain or if I need

ept casting glances at him as she worked, clearly eager to finish her task and leave. When she finally st

unreadable. I bit my lip, unsure of what to say. A part of me felt like I sho

you?" I asked hesitantly, my

re not causing trouble. You don't need to worry about anyt

that twisted in my stomach. I never wanted to cause trouble for anyone, especi

you," I murmured finally, though the words felt too sma

ke, his voice was softer. "Sophie, I'm sorry you had

to do with my injuries. I wanted to believe him, b