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..

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

his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you hear

seemed impatient, this time using his other hand to pry her

of your business!” He seemed very

away, looking very

to see her like this, quickly turning

stride away, feeling

him, she rushed forward

time, Dominick

servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby

eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but

held onto

to George,

dining table, was initially stunned,

didn’t. Instead, George seemed

“Stephanie….

darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly displeased with her

women who clung

scold, then scold. It’s up to you.

exclaimed, her face indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at

day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A week later, when I looked for

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

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her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight

wondered if she was

to get an IV

for some other reason,

dining table, George watched their departure, then glanced at Brad beside him, both

felt quite relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his

grown significantly after

the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which wasn’t

worried, strongly insisting

Sensing the strange

doctor and the e servants

his left hand. He felt

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

He ignored her.

estimating the time, he still had

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

raised an eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried

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

you feel

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

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

leaned over 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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in bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick

stood by

showing a hint of awkwardness

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