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

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

hand to pry

He seemed very

pushed Stephanie away,

this, quickly turning around and quickly

him stride away, feeling

him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his

Dominick

servants at Wellington Villa standing

like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper, would lash

held onto him

George, “Grandpa, he’s

seated at the dining table, was initially stunned, then

George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and

“Stephanie….

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

women who clung to him

scold, then scold. It’s up to you.

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

became 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

into a fool…” She almost shouted

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hands tightly wrapped around his

was this

you need to get an IV drip today.” Her

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

George watched their

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

grown significantly

arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which wasn’t too

degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must

Sensing the strange

and the

was gloomy, especially when his gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to

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

He ignored her.

estimating the time, he still had a lot of things

bed would be more comfortable…” She

raised an eyebrow, staring at her

was genuinely worried about

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

you

cooling patch for you?

She was incessant.

by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her

“Dominick…”

over the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to

“What else?”

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fever, Dominick sounded a bit

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

you feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the

a bit embarrassed, showing a hint of

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