(Author's POV)
The silence in the hospital room broke when Dominic's phone buzzed.
He frowned, pulled it from his jacket pocket, and glanced at the screen. His expression shifted immediately.
He slid the food container across the bed toward Juliette and rested his hand briefly on the top of her head.
"Eat," he said. "I'll be right back."
Juliette gave a small nod without looking up.
He walked out.
At the far end of the corridor, he found an empty corner and answered the call.
"Mr. Ashford." Secretary Pearson's voice was careful. "I've reviewed the hospital security footage. Knox Kingston carried Mrs. Ashford into the room himself. They were alone in the room for over twenty minutes."
Dominic said nothing.
"There's also the matter of the attack on Ms. Frost," Pearson continued. "T
