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.

perfectly well why," Mandy retorted, her demeanor stern and intimidating. Gone was the

continued, "I've waited far too long to deliver this blow. When Winston ended up in the hospital because of you, | should have struck you

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

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

do you think you'd

that triggered her, but his contemptuous and disrespectful mention of Jennifer. "You

but Dominic reacted swiftly,

because I've allowed you to linger out of respect for my brother?" Dominic spat out, rubbing his face before storming

"Mandy!"

concern evident, hurried after,