Crossroads

Chapter 80

Stephanie dined at Wellington Villa, not as reserved as before but rather courteous, not daring to be presumptuous.

Meanwhile, George and Dominick at the table were very attentive to dining etiquette, eating elegantly with their forks and speaking little.

She spooned some nutritious oatmeal into her mouth but discreetly stole glances at Dominick beside her.

Dominick seemed to have little appetite, only chewing on a few vegetables before setting down his fork.

Stephanie suddenly got excited, as if she had noticed Dominick’s furrowed brows and even beads of sweat were forming on his forehead.

Stephanie leaned in, unconsciously drawing closer to him.

“Steffi, what are you looking at?”

George, across the table, asked calmly, noticing her improper posture while dining,

Dominick turned, meeting Stephanie’s gaze unexpectedly. Their eyes met briefly, both startled at first, then Stephanie blushed, looking guilty, quickly turning away.

“Nothing

She glanced around awkwardly, finally fixing her gaze on the pot of beef stew on the table, casually finding an excuse. “I want soup…”

The maid standing nearby heard her request and promptly served her a bowl.

Though she had many dietary restrictions due to pregnancy, she could have the beef stew, though it was very hot.

To disguise her embarrassment, Stephanie looked down, leaned towards the bowl of soup, and blew on it repeatedly, appearing genuinely

eager to have some soup.

“Take your time.”

Dominick stood up from his chair, his voice unexpectedly hoarse..

Leaving the table, he casually placed his own less hot bowl of soup in front of Stephanie.

Stephanie widened her eyes slightly, looking up, but accidentally touched Dominick’s hand as he withdrew it.

“Is your hand burning?” she asked.

Furrowing her brows, she stared directly at him.

Dominick seemed to be hiding something, his cold expression showing some displeasure.

He turned abruptly, saying nothing, avoiding her gaze, and left quickly.

“Hey, didn’t you catch a cold from being in the river before… Stephanie remembered Vincent mentioning Dominick had a slight cold when

he was discharged. Her actions were quick, almost instinctive, as she reached out and grabbed Dominick’s wrist.

Her expression suddenly changed as Stephanie spoke, and she abruptly stood up from her chair.

“You have a high fever!”

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Dominick listened to her exclamation, his expression somewhat grim, waving his right hand to shake her off.

“Let go.” His deep voice carried some hoarseness.

But she held on tightly, or perhaps Dominick didn’t use much force..

of anxiety rising in her heart.

her, his complexion gloomy.

this time using his other hand to pry her fingers

of your business!” He seemed very averse to

away,

seemed unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking towards

him stride away,

some feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his

time, Dominick

Wellington

in astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper,

held onto

nervously to George, “Grandpa,

at the dining table, was initially stunned, then

had expected George to yell at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting

“Stephanie….

darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered

clung

then scold. It’s up to you. I must do

exclaimed, her face indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know

I was a child, I had a playmate who had a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A week later, when I looked for him at kindergarten, he became completely

his fever damaged his brain, turning him into a

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he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble, and…a sense

was this nervous because

need to get an IV

or for some other

dining table, George watched their departure, then glanced at Brad

appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and

patience had grown significantly

back to the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which wasn’t too serious, and then prescribed

degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the

especially when his gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing documents with

was in a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you want to lie down

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the

be more comfortable…” She approached him,

raised an eyebrow, staring at her

genuinely

his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed

you feel uncomfortable

a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer

She was incessant.

on the big bed, weakened by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him,

“Dominick…”

the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to softly call his

“What else?”

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high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance

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were asleep, so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I won’t disturb you then.

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness