An Understated Dominance

When Dustin finally opened his eyes again, he was in the hospital.

It seems that the toxin within him had finally stabilized. But things still weren’t looking up for him.

“You’re awake, dear?” a surprised voice sounded beside him.

When Dustin turned around, he found Natasha sitting by his bedside. Worry was evident on her beautiful face.

“Natasha, why are you here?” Dustin was shocked.

“I heard from Nelson that you fainted. Of course, I had to come over to check on you. What’s the matter? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?” Natasha asked, concerned.

“I’m fine. I guess I was just exhausted, so I dozed off.” Dustin pretended to be relaxed.

“Exhausted? Poisoned, more like,” Nelson muttered.

“Shut up!” Dustin glared at him.

“Poisoned? What happened?” Natasha asked, furrowing her brow.

“It’s just a little poison. It isn’t serious. I’ll be fine after taking some medications.” Dustin chuckled. “Are you sure?” Natasha was doubtful.

Don’t you trust my medical skills? I can’t say that I can bring the dead back to life. But I’m confident I have what it takes to treat illnesses and remedy poisonings.”

of complex illnesses. A little poison shouldn’t be of too

Look at you. I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re already

exhausted? Do

a look at herself. Women were always very concerned

“Nelson …”

in with a little girl who looked around

here?” Nelson obviously hadn’t expected to

happily and jumped into

Nelson beamed and picked up the little

been in the hospital for the entire day. You haven’t had anything to eat yet, have

trouble? I’m a grown man. I won’t starve just because I’ve

couldn’t seem to hide the wide smile on his

and can handle skipping a meal. But we can’t let Mr. Rhys go hungry,” Cecilia

nearly forgot about Sir Rhys!”

“Sir Rhys, I’d like to introduce

Cecilia.” Dustin nodded at

hope