Yet, from the corner of his eye, Sumner noticed Domenic Lingering outside the door.


    A smile crept onto his face.


    Sumner’s hold on Lindsey’s wrist was firm, pulling her forcefully into his embrace.


    With his strength, he easily overpowered Lindsey.


    Trapped so tightly by him, she had no alternative but to endure it.


    To Domenic, observing from a distance, it appeared as though Lindsey was facing away from him, deeply engaged in a ki*s with Sumner.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    Overwhelmed by anger, Domenic mmed his fist into the wall, causing his hand to bleed profusely.


    Domenic felt the urge to confront Lindsey but, recalling his recent actions with Carole, he doubted his right to do so.


    His fists balled in anger, and his eyes zed with a crimson fury.


    After pausing briefly, he turned around and left.


    Sumner’s expression darkened as he watched Domenic leave.


    Then, he let go of Lindsey.


    Truth be told, Sumner had barely caressed Lindsey’s lips, and for the most part, avoided contact altogether.


    Aware of her resistance, he consciously refrained from pressing for a deeper ki*s.


    The instant Sumner rxed his hold, Lindsey shoved him away with force and quickly wiped her lips with the back of her hand, fixing him with a furious re.


    Noticing the reddened mark on Lindsey’s wrist from his hold, Sumner felt a twinge of remorse.


    He moved closer, only for Lindsey to step back.


    “Lindsey… Sumner’s apology was heavy with regret as he saw the fear in her eyes.


    “I’m sorry.


    I just… I was so angry.


    I was afraid you’d be deceived and hurt by that scoundrel… I’m truly sorry.


    I acted without thinking.


    ”


    Lindsey tried to calm herself down, looking up at Sumner.


    She felt her heart soften as she saw how helpless and self-critical he was.


    Although she knew she couldn’t escape from him at the moment.


    Perhaps he still had some respect for her, which kept him from crossing the line.


    The way Sumner acted today, however, changed everything for Lindsey.


    She used to think they could be friends, but now, she felt that was impossible.


    “Sumner, I need to be alone to settle my thoughts.


    That’s all for today.


    I’m leaving.


    ” Lindsey looked down, feeling a whirlwind of emotions.


    She quickly turned and left.


    Sumner stopped in his tracks.


    He clenched his fists tightly, puzzled over why he fell shortpared to Domenic.


    Why did Lindsey ept Domenic but not him? What made her so averse to him?


    Sumner couldn’t ept this.


    The repressed longing he’d held back was erupting, growing stronger and more uncontroble, like a volcano that couldn’t be contained.


    Once Sumner made up his mind, he was prepared to do whatever it took.


    At this moment, he was resolved to make Lindsey leave Domenic and choose him.