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..

felt a buming sensation from touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising

didn’t answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you hear

impatient, this time using his other hand to pry her fingers away, and he quickly pushed Stephanie

of your business!” He seemed very averse

away, looking

seemed unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning around

watched him stride

forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, holding him

time, Dominick froze

the other servants at Wellington

her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his

onto

she shouted nervously to George,

seated at the dining table, was initially

he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying, “Take

“Stephanie….

his head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly displeased

women who clung

It’s up to

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

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

a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply

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

was

you need to get an IV drip today.”

fever or for some other reason,

the dining table, George watched their departure, then glanced

bit. He picked up his fork and

had grown significantly

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

watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants

attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t

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

He ignored her.

the two bottles of medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still had a lot of things to

would be more comfortable…” She approached him,

an eyebrow,

genuinely worried about

in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as if compelled by some unseen

do you feel

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

She was incessant.

closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him,

“Dominick…”

and not speaking, deliberately lowering

“What else?”

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sounded a bit hoarse, but his

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nothing. I thought you were asleep, so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I won’t disturb

you to rest.

“Wait.”

say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his

Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as