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

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

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

business!” He

Stephanie away, looking

her like this, quickly turning around and

stride away, feeling

she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms

Dominick froze

servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby were

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

held onto

to George, “Grandpa, he’s

seated at the dining table, was initially

he didn’t. Instead, George seemed

“Stephanie….

his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly

women who clung to

want to scold, then scold. It’s up

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

agitated. “When I was a child, I had a playmate who had a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take him

him into a fool…” She almost shouted as if

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wrapped around his

wondered if she was this nervous because

to get an IV

for some other

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

picked up his fork

had grown

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

Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick

Sensing the strange

doctor and the e servants

fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like

Rarely, she acted like a dutiful wife, softly asking.

He ignored her.

estimating the time, he still had a

more comfortable…”

eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried

reasons, Dominick lay down on the

you feel uncomfortable

patch for you? Or

She was incessant.

by the fever, closing his eyes,

“Dominick…”

and not speaking,

“What else?”

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bit hoarse, but his annoyance and

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened

you feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by

embarrassed, showing a hint of

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