MasukDominic felt awkward and didn't know what to say.At that point, Isabella finally understood what was going on and said, displeased, "Bro, this is your problem. My husband was already going easy on you.""I— What the hell…" Oliver felt completely stifled.He stared at them for a moment, then stood and walked out without another word.Dominic called after him, "Hey, where are you going?""Don't talk to me!" Oliver snapped without turning back.Isabella smiled. "Honey, ignore him. My brother's a bit stubborn."Before long, Katherine returned with breakfast.After eating, Dominic felt much better. Although his strength hadn't fully returned, it no longer affected his movement."Let's get discharged today," he said.Isabella hesitated. It didn't feel right to leave so soon. "Honey, you've only been here a few days. Maybe you should stay a bit longer?"Katherine nodded. "Isabella's right. Stay a couple more days."But Dominic truly felt fine. Lying in a hospital bed all day made
Jessica fell silent at once. After a long pause, she said resentfully, "Sis-in-law, why are you acting so arrogant?"Katherine looked at her, puzzled. "Am I?"Jessica felt suffocated, as if the two of them had ganged up on her.She thought, 'If I weren't afraid of making Dominic angry, I'd expose what Katherine did behind the scenes and let them tear each other apart.'But she could not back down. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Then tell Dominic I miss him. Ask him to call me back."Isabella's expression darkened at once. "Do you have no shame? Who do you think my husband is? You say you miss him and expect that to be enough? You're the other woman, and you're not even trying to hide it anymore?"Katherine, however, remained calm. Holding the phone, she said, "Alright, I'll pass on the message. Anything else?""Then…" Jessica felt as though her punch had landed on cotton. She had no idea how to respond, so she hung up in anger.Isabella was still fuming. "That Jessica is shamel
Katherine swallowed hard, her heart pounding so fast it seemed to reach her throat.Dominic was just as nervous. In a barely audible voice, he said, "Come over first… I have something… to tell you…"Katherine knew exactly what his "something" meant.What had happened outside earlier had already left her flustered, and certain images flashed through her mind. Her rosy lips parted slightly. "O-Okay…"She had not even finished the word."Mmph…" Isabella suddenly stirred and sat up groggily.Dominic immediately shut his eyes and pretended to be asleep.A moment later, Isabella got up, walked over to him, adjusted his blanket, then leaned down and kissed the corner of his lips before smiling with quiet satisfaction.She lingered, watching him for a while, before finally returning to her small bed, completely content.Dominic felt like crying, though no tears came. 'Such a perfect opportunity, ruined by Isabella waking at the worst possible moment.'Katherine gently patted her ches
Katherine realized it a moment later. Her cheeks flushed red at once. She lowered her head shyly, looking all the more enchanting.That delicate, bashful expression made Dominic's heart race.He reached out and gently cupped her flawless face. The smooth, soft touch felt almost addictive."Katherine…" As he spoke, Katherine suddenly grabbed his hand."Dominic, you're not even healed yet. Don't think about anything inappropriate!" she said after a brief hesitation, her tone soft but reproachful.Dominic hurried to explain, "Hey, I'm perfectly fine!"He patted his chest, trying to appear strong, but he had clearly overestimated himself. The movement pulled at his wound. A sharp pain shot through his chest and abdomen, and his expression changed at once."Dominic!" Katherine panicked and quickly unbuttoned his shirt.When she saw that the wound had not reopened or started bleeding, she finally relaxed. "See? You were shot, not scratched! Can you behave yourself for once?"Dominic
With the two women beside him, Dominic felt uncomfortable texting anyone.He lay in bed and scrolled through reels for a while before sleepiness returned."I'm going to sleep a bit more," he said."Go ahead, honey," Isabella replied.Dominic asked, "What about you two? Aren't you going home?""You're lying here. Why would I go home?" Isabella said, pointing to a small bed nearby. "I'll sleep there later."Dominic glanced at the small bed, then looked to the other side. Sure enough, there was another one. His emotions grew complicated."Actually… you two can go back and sleep. I'll be fine here…""Just go to sleep. Why are you talking so much?" Katherine stood and helped tuck him in, her tone mildly annoyed.Dominic said nothing more. He closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.During that time, his body continued to recover rapidly.…When Dominic woke again, it was completely dark outside.The ward was quiet. Isabella lay on her side on the small bed. Whatever she was dre
Both sisters were visibly anxious.Katherine said, "Dominic, just listen to the doctor. Stay in the hospital a couple more days. Anyway, I… We'll take care of you."For once, Isabella stood on the same side as her sister. "Honey, stop messing around. This is a gunshot wound, not a joke. Don't push yourself."Dominic looked helpless and turned to the doctor.The doctor slipped his hands into his pockets, shrugged, and gave an apologetic look.Dominic sighed. "Alright, I'll stay two more days."The doctor smiled. "I'll get back to work, then. Call me if you need anything.""Thank you, doctor," Katherine said.After the doctor left, Isabella lowered her gaze and handed the soup to Katherine. "Sis, you feed my husband."With that, she crouched to change Dominic's urine bag.Katherine nodded and continued feeding him small spoonfuls.After finishing the entire bowl, Dominic felt warmth spread through his body. He muttered, "I'm really fine. Just let me go, will you?""No," Kathe
It was hot.Dominic actually slept quite comfortably, but suddenly he dreamed he was in a scorching desert under a blazing sun, drenched in sweat.It was unbearable. He was jolted awake.After a brief moment of confusion, his expression changed instantly. It was too hot, exactly like in the dream
'If it weren't for him…' Jewel thought.Jewel's eyes trembled, and she could not stop herself from speaking. "Dominic… thank you!"She did not even realize it, but her voice was already breaking.Dominic glanced at her and gave a soft chuckle. "I'm fine."The doctor spoke up. "Alright. You shoul
However, Isabella's concealment changed the nature of everything.The most devastating blow was Alexander's appearance. It forced Dominic to question what place Benjamin had truly held in her heart.Was it really as she claimed, nothing more than a childhood friend, a neighbor from long ago?What
Jessica's tone was calm, plain, and unadorned. Yet Dominic suddenly felt a sting at the bridge of his nose, for no clear reason.He reached back, took her hand, and said, "Didn't I tell you already? No one can hurt me. Relax."Jessica smiled faintly. She drew Dominic's hand onto the pillow, tilted







