Chapter 120

Sloane stepped a little closer, her hands clasped behind her back. “So… you’re staying up just to check if I’ve developed psychological trauma?” she asked softly. Dominic’s eyes flicked up. A tiny pause, barely noticeable, but it was there. He didn’t like being read. He didn’t like anyone seeing through the walls he kept so carefully built. But oddly enough… he wasn’t annoyed this time. He set the paper down, his expression composed but not harsh. “I’m here,” he said, “because if something rattled your mind, it would be a loss to the entire medical field.” His tone was firm, disciplined like a teacher lecturing a stubborn student. “You still needs your treatments. Jeremy requires regular checkups. You can’t afford reckless decisions.” Sloane felt heat creep up her neck. She hadn’t expected a scolding. And even though she believed she hadn’t done anything wrong, she still lowered her gaze like a guilty child. Her voice came out small and stiff. “I didn’t… do it to provoke Avery. I just…