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, have you taken any fever- reducing

gloomy. “Let go.

other hand to pry her fingers

none of your business!” He

away, looking very

quickly turning around and quickly walking towards the

stride away,

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

Dominick froze

the other servants at Wellington

stared in astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper, would lash

held onto him

George, “Grandpa, he’s burning up

the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed

didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply

“Stephanie….

already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered her name,

clung

It’s up to you.

straight at him, “Dominick, do you know people can die

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 to see a doctor. A week later,

said his fever damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply

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wrapped around his waist.

she was this

you need to get an IV

for some

George watched their departure, then glanced at Brad beside

improved a bit. He picked up his fork

had grown significantly

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

display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the

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

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

He ignored her.

stand, estimating the

comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat

an eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried about

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

do you feel uncomfortable

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

She was incessant.

by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her

“Dominick…”

and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to softly call his

“What else?”

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Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were evident in his

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly

stood by the bed, gazing at him

felt a bit embarrassed, showing a hint of

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