Armando’s expression darkened further, his frustration evident in the way his jaw tightened and his fists clenched. He couldn’t stand the thought of Jessica brushing off her injuries, downplaying the danger she had been in tonight. His eyes narrowed as he looked at her, and then, without warning, he pulled out his phone.
“I’m calling a female doctor,” he said, his tone leaving no room for debate. “She’ll come here and check you thoroughly. You need to be looked at properly.”
Jessica’s eyes flashed with anger, her jaw tightening as she folded her arms across her chest. “Armando, I told you I’m fine. I don’t need a doctor.”
But Armando wasn’t listening. He was already dialing the number, his focus now completely on making the call. His need for control in this situation was taking over, h
