Twisted Ties

"I've got three more meetings to get through. Once they're done, I'll swing by the hospital to see you," Dominic said.

Daphne bowed her head, subconsciously reaching up to touch her cheek.

Dominic reached out and lightly tapped her cheek; the finger marks stood out clearly, showing that Cleo really hadn't held back.

"Does it hurt?" he asked.

Right then, tears started streaming down Daphne's face.