Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa couldn't fathom Winston's tolerance toward Dominic's offense.

“Winston, the fault was mine. I'll ensure the same mistake isn't repeated. Please rest well. | won't bother you any longer." Having been reassured by Winston, Dominic prepared to leave with a satisfied smile.

"Winston, I'll see Dominic off," Mandy spoke gently.

Dominic exited the ward with a smug grin.

Not long after, Mandy's voice cut through the silence. "Stay where you are."

Dominic pivoted on his heels, only to find Mandy closing in on him with a frigid demeanor. In an instant, her hand shot forward, delivering a sharp slap across his face before he could react.

"W-Why did you hit me?" Dominic's eyes widened, his cheek stinging and a red mark forming.

stern and intimidating. Gone

the

with a scornful and malicious sneer. "Haha,

like the other two. All of you are merely his playthings

this opportunity to bask in the spotlight. Otherwise, do you think you'd

with rage. It wasn't Dominic's humiliation that triggered her, but his contemptuous and disrespectful mention

veins, Mandy raised her hand, but Dominic reacted swiftly, seizing her wrist and pushing her forcefully, nearly causing her to

any power here just because I've allowed you to linger out of respect

"Mandy!"

and Jasper, their concern evident,