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 her heart. “Dominick, have you

gloomy.

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

of your business!” He

away, looking very

seemed unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking

watched him stride away, feeling

forward again, wrapping her

time, Dominick

other servants at Wellington

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

held onto

nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s

the dining table, was

yell at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed

“Stephanie….

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

clung to him like

It’s up

at him, “Dominick, do you know

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

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

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at her hands tightly wrapped around his

if she was this

need to get an IV drip today.” Her tone

delayed reaction from the fever or for some

the dining table, George watched their departure, then

improved a bit. He picked up his

grown significantly

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

Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly walked

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

knew he was in a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you want to lie down on

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the

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

eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely worried about

reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as if

you

up. Shall I put on a cooling patch

She was incessant.

weakened by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him, continuously bustling

“Dominick…”

with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately

“What else?”

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in bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick

Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at

showing a hint of awkwardness

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