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..

buming sensation from touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in her

her, his complexion gloomy.

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

business!” He seemed very averse

away, looking very

quickly turning around and quickly walking towards

stride away, feeling

feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping

time, Dominick

Wellington

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

onto

she shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa,

table, was initially stunned, then furrowed

George seemed unperturbed, setting down his

“Stephanie….

slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his

who clung to

scold. It’s

her face indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at him,

a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A week later, when I looked for him at kindergarten, he became completely

into a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply angered by this

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complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her

was this nervous because

need to get an IV drip today.” Her tone

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

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

felt quite relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork

had grown significantly after

dragged Dominick back to the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which wasn’t

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

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly walked

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

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

He ignored her.

on the stand, estimating the time, he still

bed would be more comfortable…” She approached

raised an eyebrow, staring

genuinely

in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the

you feel

put on a cooling patch for you?

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

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

“What else?”

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

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at

bit embarrassed, showing a hint