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.

well why," Mandy retorted, her demeanor stern and intimidating. Gone was the gentle and kind woman

the hospital because of you, | should have struck you down then and there, tearing your

scornful and malicious sneer. "Haha, who do you think you are? Are you under the delusion that you're Winston's

shamelessly clung to my brother, just like the other two. All of you are merely his playthings for

grateful that she passed away early, affording you this opportunity to bask in the spotlight. Otherwise, do you think you'd be who you are today? In days of old,

wasn't Dominic's humiliation that triggered her, but

raised her hand, but Dominic reacted swiftly, seizing her wrist and pushing her forcefully,

yourself. Do you truly believe you hold any power here just because I've allowed you to linger out of respect for my brother?" Dominic spat out, rubbing his face before storming

"Mandy!"

Jasper, their concern evident, hurried