Fortunately, Ava Morgan hadn’t been seriously injured.After the witch-healer completed the routine examination, Dominic Costa personally escorted her back to the infirmary room.I stood at the doorway, watching Dominic move back and forth, tending to Ava with careful devotion.In that moment, I felt like the intruder—the third party in someone else’s relationship.“Dominic, let Miss Sterling come in,”Ava Morgan’s weak voice drifted out from the room.Dominic Costa glanced at me, his gaze flickering, clearly avoiding my eyes.I took a deep breath and walked into the room.“Miss Sterling, please don’t blame Dominic,”Ava Morgan said softly, leaning against the headboard, her face pale.“I was the one who asked him to call you in. There are some things we really need to talk through.”I pressed my lips together and said nothing.Dominic Costa sat down beside me and took my hand.A trace of guilt appeared on his face. His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to speak, yet hesitated.“Vi
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