Crossroads

Chapter 80

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..

touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken any

gloomy. “Let go.

hand to pry her

He seemed very

away,

her like this, quickly turning around

him stride away,

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

Dominick

the other servants at Wellington

lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known

held onto

nervously to George,

at the dining table, was initially stunned, then

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

“Stephanie….

turned his head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth

detested women who clung to

want to scold, then scold. It’s up to you. I must

raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know people can die from a high

somewhat agitated. “When 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 dumb, and nobody could

said his fever damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…”

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around his

was this

need to get an IV drip today.”

or for some other reason, Dominick actually let

George watched their departure, then glanced

quite relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed

patience had grown significantly

doctor arrived, took

nearby, watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection and IV

Sensing the strange

the e

IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he

like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the

comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently, gently

raised an eyebrow, staring

genuinely worried

for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as

you feel

still burning up. Shall I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

over the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking,

“What else?”

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high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing

hint of

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