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..

felt a buming sensation from touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken any

answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let

using his other hand to pry her fingers away, and he quickly pushed

He

pushed Stephanie away, looking very

this, quickly turning around and

him stride

forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his

Dominick froze

the other servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby

astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder

onto him

she shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa,

was initially

George seemed

“Stephanie….

his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly displeased with her clinging

detested women who clung to him

It’s up to you.

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

something, she became somewhat 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, when I looked

fever damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…”

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hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble, and…a sense

if she was this

get an IV drip today.” Her tone was very

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

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

a bit. He picked up his

had grown

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

extremely worried,

Sensing the strange

and the e servants quickly

hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing documents with his left

like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do

He ignored her.

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

bed would be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently, gently

eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely worried about

in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as if compelled by some

you feel

up. Shall I put on a cooling patch for you? Or

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering

“What else?”

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sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and

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out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself.

you to rest.

“Wait.”

say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

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

bit embarrassed, showing a hint of

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