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

the hospital because of you, | should have struck

to witness the confrontation. Dominic abandoned his facade, meeting Mandy's gaze with a scornful and malicious sneer. "Haha,

All of you are merely his playthings for when he grows bored. Now, you're

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

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

but Dominic reacted swiftly, seizing

of respect for my brother?" Dominic spat out, rubbing his face before

"Mandy!"

their concern evident, hurried after, Nandy.