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.

But I’m confident I have what

since she got to know Dustin, he could handle all sorts of complex illnesses. A little poison shouldn’t be of too much concern.

Look at you. I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re already starting to look exhausted.” Dustin changed the topic.

look exhausted? Do

mirror to have a look at herself. Women were always very concerned about

“Nelson …”

then, a pregnant lady walked in with a little girl who looked

here?” Nelson obviously hadn’t

the little girl cried happily and jumped into Nelson’s arms.

picked up

anything to eat yet, have you? I brought you all something to eat.” As

grown man. I won’t starve just because I’ve skipped a

seem to hide the

and can handle skipping a meal. But we can’t let

I nearly forgot about Sir

knocked his head and quickly turned to smile apologetically at Dustin. “Sir Rhys, I’d like to introduce you to

Cecilia.” Dustin nodded at her with

I’ve prepared a simple meal. I hope it’ll suit your taste,” she said