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.

involved. I have plans,”

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

in any of Stephanie’s affairs.” Dominick’s

tone, Vincent

now. Put aside the business matters. Why are you back at Wellington Villa so early?

have important matters to attend

somewhat thoughtful as he glanced at the clock

mentioned, “Let me arrange the female lead in your company’s first production this

last words, Vincent looked at the entertainment headlines on TV with a stiff

Returns to the Entertainment

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been busy these days because of Jessica?” Vincent muttered to himself.

concern, but….

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Jessica had returned, did that mean Dominick didn’t care about Stephanie being abducted

have had a hard time too…” Vincent felt sympathetic towards

Stephanie?

the bedroom door, and saw Stephanie curled up on the couch, fast

room by ten, but

her with a dark expression. He wanted to wake

lifted Stephanie from the couch. “You’re

watching her. Startled awake, she opened her eyes. “Dominick, what…what do you

do you think

irritated, and he

headed towards the bathroom for a

moment, then turned to look at the TV in the small living room. Just now, there was

there’s something I want to

bathroom, and Stephanie gathered her courage to

“What is it?”

Dominick spoke, Stephanie trembled, feeling

are you in a

wet hair with a towel and glanced at Stephanie on the bed, signaling her to

know anyone would be angry about this kind

looked resentful, pointing towards the TV on the

said Ms. Carter was having a secret affair with a mysterious benefactor. They’re making baseless claims with just a

words, grabbed the remote control from the side and replayed the previous news segment. It was

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on the screen with interest. It was actually

could tell at a glance that the

for letting him take the blame a few days ago, so she

her silly smile, Dominick raised an eyebrow, his tone teasing as he asked, “Do you know

H

so handsome, and your charisma is unmatched. You captivate every woman as soon as you step into a room. You’re absolutely eye-catching

“Is that so!”

do you really think I’m that unforgettable?” He was upset that she could forget

didn’t know why he suddenly got angry, feeling that he was

discuss with him. She looked

for it!

really like you!” She looked

out.

been standing by the bed with a towel in his right hand drying his hair, suddenly trembled, and the towel

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

She wondered if saying she liked him had

you’re such a great guy. So many women admire you.

expression gradually

willing to make way for you and Ms.

looked stern, and there was a hint

do you

excited and pleased as

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