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Dominick had just asked the question when the phone on the counter suddenly rang. It was a call from the company.
After he answered the phone, his face turned grim as he listened to the report on the other end. Seeing that, the people in the ward immediately fell silent.
Stephanic, sitting next to Dominick, could barely make out a few words. “We need you back in the country…”
Eventually, he responded indifferently. “I’ll return to the country tomorrow.”
“Did something happen?” Stephanie asked, her brows furrowing with concern as she looked at Dominick.
“It’s nothing.” Dominick replied, as he never talked much about company matters with her.
Stephanie asked tentatively, “Is it because the car accident affected the company…”
She was somewhat worried and wanted to know more, but Dominick cut her off. “Go get me lunch outside. I can’t stand hospital meals.”
When Stephanie heard that, her expression stiffened. She pressed her lips tightly together and got up from the hospital bed.
“Okay,” she reluctantly agreed and walked out of the ward.
Dominick, is Anthony unable to handle the situation back home…”
Stephanie had just reached the door when she heard Hayley seriously discussing company matters with him. Hayley said, “I’ve been keeping an eye on this issue lately, and we all suspect that some people are manipulating the media…
“Scott also told me last night that they’re facing intense public pressure back home. Some articles even irresponsibly claim that the Innovate Group is in turmoil and changing ownership. It’s gotten so ridiculous that some are saying you’re dead. It’s a mess.”
Vincent irritably said, “You really need to step in and handle this…”
Then, a click resounded as Stephanie angrily shut the ward door.
She had been indirectly shooed out as they talked business, making her feel somewhat sad.
Stephanie then wondered why she was kept in the dark.
Although she was quite upset, she dutifully left the hospital and went to a nearby restaurant to get takeout for Dominick. Moses Island in Serenburg was a renowned wealthy district with beautiful surroundings of lush mountains and clear waters.
Since Dominick had driven Stephanie out, she simply sat on an outdoor restaurant chair, eating a small cake and enjoying the view.
still felt a bit gloom
However, being alone in this unfamiliar city, no matter how beautiful the scenery, she still felt a bit gloomy.
everely injured and in a coma now. Why is he even protecting that woman? Is she
“Dominick has never
ver been treated like this before. He’s severely
even worthy…
“Why did Kevin end up hitting Dominick with his car? It’s all because of you, you witch
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Stephanie then suddenly remembered Mary’s angry words.
Stephanie put down her fork, her face darkening as she looked on with a hint of realization in her eyes.
Out of nowhere, a small stone splashed into the clear lake on her left, causing ripples and jolting her back to the present.
Stephanie stood up as she inexplicably felt like she had figured something out. She needed to hurry back to the hospital, even if it meant being thrown cut by Dominick. She didn’t mind waiting outside.
But when she went to pay her bill inside the restaurant, the waiter told her that a man had already settled the bill.
Stephanie was stunned for a second and puzzled by the fact that someone else had paid for her again.
She suddenly became anxious and grabbed the waiter’s arm, asking, “Was he tall? Did he have smooth skin and blue eyes?”
Sensing Stephanie’s anxiety, the waiter quickly replied, “Yes, he was tall and had blue eyes…”
At that, she hurried outside, looked around at the passersby, and anxiously shouted, “Little Pillar!
“Little Pillar, I know it’s you. Come out…”
As she called out loudly in Aurithian, the passersby stopped to look at her curiously. The restaurant waiter, thinking something serious had happened, hurried out as well. “Miss, do you need help?”
Stephanie ignored them, narrowed her eyes, and looked around anxiously.
She meticulously scanned the unfamiliar faces but didn’t find the person she was looking for
“You stubborn fool! I just said we wouldn’t meet again, and you took it to heart for so long. You stubborn pig–headed idiot!” Stephanie angrily shouted at the lake in front of her, looking both frustrated and regretful
They had known each other for ages, though she couldn’t recall exactly how long. Stephanie’s grandfather mentioned that she had boldly snatched his toy when she first learned to crawl.
They grew up together, went to the same kindergarten, elementary school, and high school, always sitting next to each other. However, they had a fight, and she drove him away with her harsh words.
After he turned and walked away that day, he was never seen again.
Stephanie regretted it afterward and tried to find him but couldn’t find him.
Stephanie’s grandfather harshly criticized her, and even Diana scolded her. Back then, Stephanie was young and arrogant, never admitting her mistakes. Yet, she secretly kept the small wooden box he had given her and carried it with her wherever she went.
“Little Pillar hasn’t contacted the Pearson family all these years. Could something have happened to him… Stephanie muttered under her breath and suddenly remembered something troubling. She recalled that he had autism and had difficulty interacting with people.
Eventually, she took her takeout and went back to the hospital, never having found the person she was searching for
As soon as the elevator arrived, she met Vincent at the elevator door. Seeing, Stephanie with the takeout bag and looking gloomy, he asked,
“Was buying lunch such a burden for you, Stephanie?”
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Stephanie was already in a bad mood, so she irritably glared at him, “Did you guys finish discussing those important matters?”
Vincent snorted angrily and snapped at her, “What’s wrong with you? Are you mad that Dominick doesn’t let you in on the company matters? “Why do you women always complicate things? He has his way of handling things. You just need to do your part. Besides, you wouldn’t understand even if he told you.
“I get it. I can’t help with anything,” Stephanie, already upset, snapped at Vincent angrily and walked past him toward the ward. Vincent watched her angry figure walking away and raised an eyebrow. “Is she seriously upset about that?”
Stephanie was furious, though she no longer knew what exactly she was angry about.
At that moment, the ward door in front of her was wide open, and Hayley was still
Il inside. “Take care on your way back home tomorrow…”
Dominick, who was in the ward, seemed to sense something and abruptly looked up toward the door.
Hayley didn’t turn around, but her smile turned a bit awkward as she knew it was time to leave. She then suddenly recalled something important, and she quickly asked, “Any updates on Oscar?”
Stephanie stood outside the door and didn’t dare to go in as it seemed like they were discussing something important inside. But she couldn’t quite hear what they were talking about.
She just stood there with the takeout bag, waiting quietly.
“I’ll get going now…”
To Stephanie’s surprise, Hayley walked out after just two minutes, smiling and greeting her.
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Out of politeness, Stephanie asked, “Are you two done talking? Am I interrupting…
Hayley replied, “As long as Dominick is awake, there aren’t any big problems at the company. There’s one more thing… But I’ll ask him about it later.”
She didn’t go into detail. As Hayley looked at Stephanie, she paused and then teasingly said, “Dominick knows you’re waiting outside. You should go on in.” Hayley’s smile seemed a bit forced.
