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..

surge of anxiety

answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let

to pry her fingers away,

of your business!” He seemed very

Stephanie away,

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

stride away,

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

time, Dominick

the other servants at Wellington Villa standing

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

held onto him

George, “Grandpa,

was

George seemed

“Stephanie….

turned his head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered

who clung to

scold. It’s up to you. I

indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know people

high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A week later,

turning him into a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply angered by this

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around his waist. He could feel

wondered if she was this nervous

get an IV drip today.” Her tone was very

fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually let Stephanie drag

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

picked up his fork and chewed on

patience had grown significantly

doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which wasn’t too serious, and then

watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried,

Sensing the strange

doctor and the e servants quickly walked

attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was

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

He ignored her.

stand, estimating the time, he still

lying in bed would be more comfortable…” She approached

raised an eyebrow,

was genuinely

emotion in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay

do you feel uncomfortable

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

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to softly

“What else?”

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bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse,

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so I called out to you.” Stephanie

you to rest.

“Wait.”

her say she was leaving, Dominick

Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at him

a hint of awkwardness as he uttered oddly,

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