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

gloomy.

to pry her fingers

business!” He seemed

pushed Stephanie away, looking very

this, quickly turning around

him stride

forward

time, Dominick froze in

at Wellington Villa

down, they couldn’t

onto

nervously to George,

was initially stunned, then furrowed his

George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying, “Take care of

“Stephanie….

his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as

detested women who clung to

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

at

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 make

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,

she was this nervous because

IV

due to a delayed reaction from the fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually

dining table, George watched their

relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed on a piece of

had grown significantly

soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s

102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e

his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing documents

knew he was in a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the time, he still had a

in bed would be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently,

eyebrow, staring

genuinely worried

unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as if compelled by

you feel

I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water or physical

She was incessant.

the big bed, weakened by the fever, closing his eyes,

“Dominick…”

his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately

“What else?”

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sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness

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thought you were asleep, so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick

stood by the bed,

embarrassed, showing a hint

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