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.

say that I can bring the dead back to life. But I’m confident I have what it takes to treat illnesses and remedy

could handle all sorts of

haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re already starting to

exhausted? Do

pulled out a compact mirror to have a look at herself. Women were always very concerned about how they

“Nelson …”

a little girl who looked around five years

are you here?” Nelson obviously hadn’t

girl cried happily and jumped into Nelson’s arms.

darling!” Nelson beamed and picked up the little girl,

you’ve been in the hospital for the entire day. You haven’t had anything to eat yet, have you? I brought

go through all that trouble? I’m a grown man. I won’t starve just because I’ve skipped

complained, he couldn’t seem to hide the

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

true! I nearly forgot about

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

nodded at her with

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