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..

surge of anxiety rising in her heart.

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

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

none of your business!” He seemed very averse to

away,

see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking towards the

watched him stride away,

rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist,

time, Dominick froze in

at Wellington Villa standing nearby were

on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick,

onto him

shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s burning

the dining table, was

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

“Stephanie….

gritted his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly displeased

women who clung

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

raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know

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 later, when I looked

brain, turning him into a fool…”

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glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight

was

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

from the fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually

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

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

patience had grown significantly

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

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

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the

gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing documents with his

acted like a dutiful

He ignored her.

estimating the time, he still had a

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

raised an eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried

unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on

do you feel

patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water or physical cooling with

She was incessant.

by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her

“Dominick…”

seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to softly

“What else?”

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in bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness

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I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I

you to rest.

“Wait.”

say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

by the bed, gazing at

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