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

his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you

seemed impatient, this time using his other hand to pry

your business!” He seemed very averse to

Stephanie away,

see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking towards the

watched him stride

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

time, Dominick froze

at Wellington Villa standing

astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help

onto him

nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s burning up

the dining table, was initially

Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying,

“Stephanie….

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

clung

then scold. It’s up to

indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick,

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

fever damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…” She almost shouted

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expression was complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble,

wondered if she was this nervous

IV drip today.” Her tone was very

delayed reaction from the fever or for some

George watched their

appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed on

patience had grown significantly after

bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived,

102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive

Sensing the strange

and the e

on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He

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

He ignored her.

at the two bottles of medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still had

more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently,

raised an eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely worried

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

do you feel uncomfortable

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

She was incessant.

his eyes, only hearing

“Dominick…”

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

“What else?”

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a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were evident in his

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Stephanie began

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed,

showing a hint of awkwardness

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