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..

his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in

answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you

using his other hand to pry her

your business!” He seemed very averse

away, looking

her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking

stride

forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his

Dominick froze

servants at Wellington Villa standing

stared in astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they

onto him

nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s

seated at the dining table, was

expected George to yell at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying,

“Stephanie….

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

detested women who clung

scold, then scold. It’s up to you. I

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

child, I had a playmate who had a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take him

turning him into a fool…” She almost shouted as if

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complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He

she was this nervous because of

you need to get an IV drip today.” Her tone was very

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

other side of the dining table, George watched their departure,

felt quite relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed on

patience had grown significantly

soon the doctor arrived,

extremely worried, strongly

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly walked

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

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

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the time, he

more comfortable…” She approached him,

an eyebrow, staring

genuinely worried

in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as

you feel

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

She was incessant.

closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him, continuously bustling around

“Dominick…”

over 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

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called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I won’t disturb

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his

stood by

showing a hint of awkwardness

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