Crossroads

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..

of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken any

answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go.

impatient, this time using his other hand to pry her fingers away,

He seemed very averse to

pushed Stephanie away, looking

see her like this, quickly

watched him stride

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

Dominick froze in

the other servants at Wellington Villa

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

held onto

shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa,

the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed

Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork

“Stephanie….

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

women who clung to him

you want to scold, then scold. It’s up to you. I

her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do

who had a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take

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

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was complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble, and…a sense

was this nervous because of

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

a delayed reaction from the fever or for some

table, George watched their departure, then glanced at Brad beside

improved a bit. He picked up his

grown

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

stood nearby, watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried,

Sensing the strange

doctor and the e servants quickly

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

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

He ignored her.

at the two bottles of medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still had a lot of things

more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently, gently

eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely worried about

unknown reasons, Dominick lay

you feel uncomfortable

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

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to

“What else?”

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sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick

stood by the bed,

bit embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness