The domineering tone, the cold expression, even Alessia could misunderstand Dominic for acting, her heart skipped a beat without warning.
However, this sudden flutter was quickly suppressed by her because she knew better than anyone that it was just an act.
Alessia had her pride; she absolutely wouldn't allow herself to fall in love with someone who didn't love her.
Alessia bit her lip, staring at her toes.
Facing Dominic's impoliteness, Enzo just casually hooked his lips and didn't linger with Dominic, heading straight into the car.
Watching the car drive away, Alessia silently freed her hand from Dominic's grasp.
Dominic looked at his empty palm, feeling as if a part of his heart had emptied along with it.
He watched Alessia walk back into the house, inadvertently glancing at his palm again, where the warmth of Alessia still lingered.
The car arrived at the hospital.Alessia noticed that although Ava wasn't hospitalized in the same hospital as Evelyn, she was in the burn hospital next to the Evelyn’s.Ava got burned?This thought flashed through Alessia's mind, but she quickly found out the truth when she saw Ava.In the independent VIP ward, Ava was wearing patient clothes, with her right wrist bandaged in white.As soon as Alessia's gaze fell on Ava's bandaged wrist, Ava stepped forward to grab her hand.Alessia dodged sideways, her expression cold. "If you have something to say, say it."After spending some time together, Ava already understood Alessia's character very well. Seeing her resistance, Ava didn't force her and just lifted her injured hand pitifully."Sia, Mrs. Gordon—Evelyn, already knows about your existence. She has targeted me, an
Alessia and her group left the burn hospital, with Bianca suggesting that they take Jessie back to the old house for a while.Dominic also needed to pick up the three children at the old house, so they decided to travel together. The two cars drove one after the other, with the front car stopping at a red light at a crossroads.Dominic stopped the car and leaned against the window with one hand, looking at Alessia.Alessia noticed Dominic's gaze and turned to him. "Why are you looking at me like that?"Dominic's eyes were deep, and his long fingers, like those playing the piano, rhythmically tapped on the steering wheel, his expression unusually serious."I only realized today that beneath your cold exterior, there hides a fiery heart."Although he wasn't in the hospital room when Jessie severed ties with Harrison, he saw outside how Alessia supported and enc
“Mr. Gordon, we're still at the burn hospital. Ava left us, but I heard that Alessia got into a car accident and is at the X Hospital.”"I know, I'll handle it." Gordon hung up the phone and walked back into the ward."Who is it, Gordon?" Evelyn asked. "Is it Christian?"Gordon gently pulled up the blanket for Evelyn and said calmly, without changing his expression, "No, that child is probably busy with school. He hasn't called all day today."In reality, he had blocked Christian's number last night.Disappointment flickered in Evelyn's eyes.Gordon watched Evelyn's changing expression carefully, handed her a glass of water, and tentatively said, "Children's preferences aren't fixed. Maybe after seeing you yesterday, he thought you were boring and didn't want to play with you anymore.""No, Christian is a good kid. Yesterday wasn't the fi
"I'd be stupid to trust you again." Harrison glanced at the glaring red light at the entrance of the operating room, sitting dejectedly on the bench.Gordon exposed Ava's scheme, causing a rift between Harrison and Ava, which was somewhat satisfying.More importantly, without the support of the Ramirez family, Ava's future plans would be limited.Gordon was about to leave when Alessia stepped forward to stop him."Mr. Gordon, wait."Gordon impatiently turned around, saying irritably, "I've already said, I won't acknowledge you."Alessia's expression turned cold as well, refusing to back down. "Funny, I don't want to acknowledge you either."Gordon was taken aback, his expression stiff. "Then why call me?""I'm calling you just to confirm one thing." Alessia replied.Hearing this, Ava suddenly had
“You?” The doctor looked at Alessia skeptically.Alessia nodded confidently. "Yes, it's me. Give me two minutes, I need to make a phone call."Without paying attention to any other gazes, she walked to the side and made a call to Riley.Alessia explained directly to Riley, "Brother, you're familiar with the director of X Hospital. I want to perform surgery on Jessie at X Hospital."Riley only then learned that Jessie had been in an accident. Although he was worried about what had happened, he wasted no time and acted swiftly."I got it. Just wait, I'll make the call right away.""Okay." Alessia hung up the phone and looked at the doctor. "Wait a moment longer."In fact, the doctor had wanted to return to the surgery long ago. She had stayed back earlier only because of Alessia's confident aura. Now, facing her determined tone, she was com
"Don't worry, your daughter is fine," the female doctor scratched her head awkwardly, feeling guilty for being so focused on the previous surgery."Oh, she's fine? Thank goodness," Harrison breathed a sigh of relief, tears welling up in his eyes.The tension on Dominic's lips naturally relaxed, his eyes turning upward as if to say, "I knew she wouldn't fail."But Gordon, he stretched his neck to peer into the operating room.A surgery that was doomed to leave the patient in a vegetative state or result in death had been turned around by Alessia. Was Alessia really that amazing?As Gordon pondered, he saw the doctor tightly holding Harrison's hand. "Uncle, could you tell me the name of that young lady and where she worked before? The surgery she just performed was simply stunning, even more exquisite than our attending physician's technique."Harrison
"Yes, I'm pregnant."Bianca breathed out lightly, releasing her intertwined fingers.The nurse looked at the IV in her hand and cautiously replied, "In that case, let me go and consult the doctor just to be safe. Please wait a moment."About to leave, Bianca stopped the nurse. "Wait."The nurse turned back, and Bianca pleaded, "Could you please keep my pregnancy a secret for me, especially from my brother?"The nurse was about to respond when Dominic walked in from outside the ward. His expression was serious. "Not telling me? How long do you plan to hide it? Bianca, you've really become quite capable."Bianca frowned, panic flickering in her eyes. She hadn't expected to be caught by Dominic. Seeing Alessia, Riley, and the rest coming in behind him, her mind went blank for a moment.It felt like her brain had short-circuited. 
Alessia said, "Just a moment ago, I was worried that something might happen to you. But now, I suddenly realized that living as a coward is more painful than death. Since you can't step out of the darkness, then stay trapped in it forever. Just consider it payback for my grandfather rescuing you from the fire pit, all in vain."Bringing up her grandfather left Riley at a loss, but his eyes, devoid of hope for the future, sparked with brilliance. His thin lips moved slightly.Unconsciously, he took a step back, away from the vehicles and the road.Seeing him like this, Alessia knew that his desire for death had waned.While she felt relieved, she also felt heartache."Brother, I hope that you can emerge from the shadows of the past. Can you please think about it for my sake?"Alessia's emotions were laid bare as she gently placed her hand on Riley's shoulder,