Crossroads

Chapter 38

“She’s pregnant, and you still let her eat fried fish. Do you have any common sense!”

This sounded familiar to Stephanie, who guiltily buried her head under the covers. Last night, Dominick was lecturing her about lacking common sepse, and now…

Now, Dominick was the one being scolded for lacking common sense.

George, an early riser, was furious when Stephanie suddenly got a fever at four in the morning. Since Dominick had called the doctor, they couldn’t hide it, and George stormed over with his cane and started scolding

It’s actually my fault…” She wanted to say it was her own idea to eat fried fish.

Stephanie popped her head out, wanting to confess, but George was very angry. He glared at her, and Stephanie immediately backed down, swallowing her words.

Dominick didn’t argue back to George’s yelling, but his expression was very dark. He glanced at Stephanie sternly.

“From now on, both of you need to report to the parenting center every Sunday and learn how to be parents,” George said with a particularly sour expression, giving them a strict order

Stephanie didn’t mind going to class every Sunday since she had nothing else to do, but Dominick had his official duties…

When George left, Stephanie turned to look at Dominick, who wasn’t very happy.

“Stephanie…” She had a guilty expression. He looked at her, warning her with gritted teeth. “You better behave yourself!”

She didn’t dare to argue back because he was taking the blame for her

With a grim face, Dominick also left, leaving Stephanie under orders to rest in bed. Sandra even brought her breakfast to bed, reminding her.

“Mr. Wellington said that starting today, you must be in your room by ten o’clock, and if you go out, you need to call him beforehand…” Sandra said halfway through, then suddenly smiled.

“Oh, Mr. George Wellington also asked me to ask you, how’s Mr. Wellington’s cooking skill?”

Stephanie was surprised.

She didn’t expect George hadn’t tried anything cooked by Dominick.

Actually, George’s original question was whether Dominick’s cooking was edible, and it must be terrible! But the truth was, George hadn’t tried Dominick’s cooking.

George was really displeased. He glared sternly, his gaze sharp as he asked the doctor, “Is Dominick hiding anything from me?”

The doctor looked unease and spoke hesitantly. “Mrs. Wellington shouldn’t get herself too tired right now..

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“Do you think I don’t know about the video of Stephanie jumping into the river at Caelorium?”

George’s face darkened even more. He gritted his teeth. “He’s afraid I’ll scold her, so he made her midnight snacks!” Actually, he was wondering why Dominick hadn’t been cooked pasta for him!

George was still upset about not getting to try Dominick’s pasta for several days. Even Stella, who came to celebrate Christmas, felt George’s anger. She knew that Stephanie almost lost the baby after asking around.

Since George’s outburst, Dominick had been coming home very punctually, and Stephanie always felt his gaze on her was

somewhat sinister.

With his right hand holding her cell phone, Dominick looked at the new message just received, his expression gloomy:

Steffi, how have you been recently? I’m really worried about you. Can you reply to me?]

This was from Dominick’s cousin, Kevin.

Because of her fear of Dominick, Stephanie stayed on the other side of the sofa, watching TV. She was afraid of looking Dominick in the eye. Dominick tapped lightly a few times and then deleted the message.

Turning around, he grabbed his briefcase and headed to the study.

“Dominick, about Stephanie being abducted at Caelorium before, we caught some people,” Vincent was reporting something, then suddenly his tone turned mocking. “It was Claire who sent them.”

Dominick wasn’t too surprised to hear this. Just looked out the window into the dark sky as if contemplating something.

“Dominick, how do you plan to handle this?” Vincent asked, sensing his silence.

get involved. I have plans,” he didn’t answer

something amiss from his cold tone, Vincent asked, “Dominick,

of Stephanie’s affairs.” Dominick’s tone sounded

stern tone, Vincent decided not to

are you back at Wellington Villa so

have important matters to attend

much, looking somewhat thoughtful as he glanced at

was about to hang up, he remembered Jessica and casually mentioned, “Let me arrange the female

call ended abruptly. Hearing his last words, Vincent looked at the entertainment headlines on

Returns to the

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because of Jessica?” Vincent muttered to himself. Dominick’s private affairs were none

concern, but….

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did that mean Dominick didn’t care about Stephanie being abducted

time

Stephanie?

door, and saw Stephanie curled up on the

room by ten, but there she was, sleeping on

dark expression. He wanted

was grim, he gently lifted Stephanie from

someone watching her. Startled awake, she opened

do you think

and he tossed

mood as he headed towards the bathroom for a shower. Stephanie, startled by his

in the small living room. Just now,

I want

had just come out of the bathroom, and Stephanie gathered her courage to negotiate

“What is it?”

Dominick spoke, Stephanie trembled,

you in a bad

towel and glanced

I know anyone would be angry about

pointing towards the TV

was having a secret affair with a mysterious benefactor. They’re making baseless claims with just a blurry photo. Don’t be too angry, Ms. Carter loves you so much. She wouldn’t cheat on you

the side and replayed the previous news segment. It was about Jessica’s

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interest. It was actually a news story fabricated by paparazzi, but he found

I could tell at a glance that the ordinary man in the photo couldn’t be

take the blame a

an eyebrow, his tone teasing as he asked, “Do you

H

to flatter him, “Dominick, you’re so handsome, and your charisma is unmatched. You captivate every woman as soon as you step into

“Is that so!”

felt annoyed. “Stephanie, do you really think I’m that unforgettable?” He was upset that she

he suddenly got angry,

to discuss with him. She looked at him for a long time,

for it!

I really like

out.

right hand drying his hair, suddenly trembled,

a mixture of many emotions. He stared fiercely at Stephanie on the bed, and his voice suddenly lowered. “What

strangely. She wondered if saying she liked him had angered

guy. So many women admire you. I know

expression gradually grew

than willing to make way for you and Ms. Carter. I hope you two can be happy soon,” Stephanie felt she had expressed herself very

she didn’t understand why Dominick still looked stern, and there

do you

and pleased as if she were happy

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do you know that person isn’t

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