Chapter 127

Vespera walked to the edge of the large bed, stopping about three feet away. With genuine concern, she asked, "Mr. Reid, how is your injury?" She used a respectful title to show her respect for Dominic, who had saved her life. However, after she had asked, her savior didn't even acknowledge her presence. Vespera froze. There was nothing she could do but wait for him to speak. Dominic kept his eyes on the book he was reading, his eyelashes lowered. From the moment she knocked to now, standing at his bedside, he hadn't even glanced at her. About a minute passed. With slow, deliberate movements, his slender fingers turned a page. The motion was graceful. "Ms. Gildon, don't you think your concern comes a little too late?" His voice, cold and detached, drifted through the quiet room. Vespera's smile, which had already stiffened, became even more strained. In her mind, she thought, "This isn't good." She quickly came up with an explanation. "Actually, I've wanted to visit you s