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..

a buming sensation from touching his skin, a surge of

complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you hear

his other hand to pry her fingers away, and he quickly

business!” He seemed very averse to

pushed Stephanie away, looking very

her like this, quickly turning around and

watched him stride

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

Dominick froze in

the other servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby

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

onto

nervously to George,

was

didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying,

“Stephanie….

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

who clung to him

to scold, then scold. It’s up to you. I must do

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

one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A week later, when I looked for him at kindergarten, he became completely dumb, and nobody could make

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

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

was this

need to get an IV drip today.”

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

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

a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed on a piece

patience had grown significantly after

bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived,

extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection

Sensing the strange

and the e servants quickly

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

a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a dutiful wife, softly

He ignored her.

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

comfortable…” She

eyebrow,

was genuinely

heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the

do you feel

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

She was incessant.

closing his eyes, only

“Dominick…”

his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering

“What else?”

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with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

her say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

by the bed, gazing at

a bit embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he uttered

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