Chapter 617

He had intended to wait until Lindsey was better to tell her, but this was unexpected Sumner shot Domenic a piercing look again.

“Have you let her know?”

Domenic remained silent, and Lindsey chimed in, “No, it wasn’t him.

I asked the doctor to let me know.

” Sumner, were you informed about my mom’s situation from the start and hid it from me?

Sumner gave a nod, ready to justify his actions, but Lindsey cut him off.

“I get it, you were looking out for me.

You thought I couldn’t deal with the shock, but I’m tougher than you think.

The doctor just checked me out, said I’m all good.

I’m planning to leave tomorrow.

”

“No way!” Sumner was straight to the point.

“Sumner, Listen up.

I’m heading out of here to dig into what really happened with that fire.

If you try to stop me, well, that’s the end of our friendship.

” Lindsey’s eyes were firm, making it clear she wasn’t backing down.

Sumner just stared at her, lost for words, then finally let out a sigh.

“Alright.

”

Lindsey’s smile was small but genuine.

She turned to Domenic and said, “It’s late.

You both should head home.

Tonight, I need some space.

”

“But you shouldn’t be alone.

I’ll stay, keep you company, look after you,” Sumner insisted.

Lindsey glanced again at Domenic, a slight smile on her lips.

“Sumner, my boyfriend’s still here.

He’s the one who should stay, if anyone.

”

Sumner stood there, stunned, his hands slowly clenching.

“I need some time alone, so you guys don’t have to stick around.

Please, just leave.

” Lindsey removed her shoes, got into bed, and wrapped herself in the covers.

Domenic glanced her way, and she returned the look.

Their eyes met, and both sensed a strange distance growing between them.

“Sleep well,” Domenic murmured, then turned to leave.

Sumner, watching him go, called out in surprise, “You’re just going to walk away like that?”

“Sumner, could you also step out, please?” Lindsey requested.

With a sigh, Sumner said, “Okay, I’ll check on you tomorrow.

”

As Domenic stepped out of the hospital, Sumner dashed after him and caught his arm.

“Wait!”

Domenic stopped abruptly and turned to face the man before him, his eyes cold as ice.

He looked down at Sumner’s hand, which was holding his arm.

Dominance radiated from Domenic, making Sumner instinctively let go of his grip.