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.

demeanor stern and intimidating. Gone was the gentle

ended up in the hospital because of you, |

Mandy's gaze with a scornful and malicious sneer. "Haha, who do you think

just like the other two. All of you are merely his playthings for when he grows bored. Now, you're simply filling in

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

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

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

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

"Mandy!"

concern evident, hurried after, Nandy.