NovelEnglish"But if you driveback, won't your boss mind?" Domenic responded, "I've wrapped up my tasks.
I've got sfree ton my hands now.
" Lindsey gave a subtle nod, but she couldn't shake the feeling that it was just too much of a lucky coincidence to run into Domenic here, with his work all done and ready to give her a ride back.
Lindsey had many questions but chose not to voice them in front of Sumner.
With Domenic present, she no longer needed Sumner's help.
She turned to Sumner, "Since my boyfriend is here, I won't need your ride home.
You should get back to Mrs.
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Thanks for the offer, still.
" "But..." As Sumner gazed at Domenic's frosty expression, he couldn't shake the idea that Domenic showing up here was far from a random twist of fate.
Sumner felt a touch of concern for Lindsey.
He took a step forward, positioning himself in front of Domenic.
He didn't want any misconceptions because of him, so he stressed, "There's absolutely nothing going on betweenand her.
I hope you can trust her and not give her a hard twhen you both head back.
Listening to Sumner's explanation, which sounded like an excuse to him, Domenic tightened his lips and cast a sidelong glance.
"Stay out of our business and keep your distance from her.
"His tone carried disdain and caution from someone in authority.
Sumner's expression tightened.
He couldn't shake off a certain feeling.
He stared at Domenic, defending his stance, "Lindsey is my friend.
I won't stand by if she's treated wrong!" With a cold snort, Domenic looked at Sumner impassively, his eyes deep and unfathomable in the moonlight.
"She is my girlfriend, and I am her man.
What happens between us is none of your concern.
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Sumner was rooted to the spot, words failing him completely.
All he could do was stare as Domenic walked away with Lindsey in his embrace, his hands balling into fists of frustration.
After they were out of view, Sumner's fists struck the wall in anguish, leaving behind a bloodstained imprint.
Learning that Sumner and Lindsey had gone to a hot spring resort m together, Domenid stormed out of his meeting and drove there as fast as he could.
Imagining Lindsey with Sumner, shedding her coat for the springs, ignited a fierce jealousy in Domenic, obliterating his usual composed demeanor. He was fraught with fear and anxiety.
He dreaded being too late, the thought of Lindsey being with someone else unbearable.
He floored the accelerator, the biting cold wind cutting through his clothes, unable to cool his heated emotions.
He nearly collided with an oncoming car due to his speed, but managed to avert a crash at the last second.
His palms were drenched in sweat, and in that moment, he grasped the horror of losing edntrol, a stark reminder of the day eighteen years prior when he lost his parents. A mix of sadness, anger, helplessness, and confusion welled up within him, trapped in his chest, threatening to unleash his inner demons.
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