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 surge of anxiety rising

complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do

hand to pry her fingers away, and he quickly pushed

business!” He seemed

pushed Stephanie away,

to see her like this, quickly turning around and

him stride

some feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly

time, Dominick froze

the other servants at Wellington

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

onto

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

the dining table, was initially

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

“Stephanie….

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

clung to

It’s up to you. I must do

exclaimed, her face indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you

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

a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply

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at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist.

wondered if she was this nervous because of

to get an IV drip

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

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

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

patience had grown significantly after

bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which

display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly walked

attached to his left hand. He felt he

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

He ignored her.

stand, estimating the time, he still had a lot of things to

more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat

raised an eyebrow, staring

genuinely worried

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

you

I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice

“What else?”

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

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I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving,

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the

bit embarrassed, showing a hint

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