Dominic finally spoke, his voice deep but steady. “Alright. I will go downstairs for something and leave you two to be.”
Before leaving, he glanced at me. It was quick, but I caught it. That look—it was a silent plea. Take it easy on her.
I almost laughed. My son, asking me to spare this girl?
But instead, I forced the chuckle back and turned it into a polite smile. I even reached out, giving him a light pat on his back as he passed me.
He left.
The door closed.
The smile fell from my lips immediately.
I turned to her, my face hardening like stone.
“Are you insane?” My voice was sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.
She blinked rapidly, her face coloring in shock. It was almost as if she couldn’t understand why I was so angry.
I sucked in a deep breath, forcing my temp
