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..

of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick,

his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you

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

He seemed very averse to her

away, looking

seemed unwilling to see her like this, quickly

watched him stride

with him, she rushed forward again,

Dominick froze in

other servants at Wellington Villa standing

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

onto him

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

seated at the dining table, was initially stunned, then

Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his

“Stephanie….

head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered

detested women who clung to

scold. It’s up to you. I must do

as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know people can die

all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor.

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

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hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel

wondered if she was this nervous

get an IV drip today.”

the fever or for

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

relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked

patience had grown

arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which

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

Sensing the strange

the e

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

knew he was in a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the time, he still had a

would be more comfortable…” She approached

an eyebrow,

was genuinely worried

in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down

do you

a cooling patch for you? Or do you

She was incessant.

lay on the big bed, weakened by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering

“Dominick…”

leaned over the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering

“What else?”

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bit hoarse, but his annoyance

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened

stood by

embarrassed, showing a hint

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