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..

touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken any fever-

complexion gloomy. “Let

time using his other hand to pry her fingers away,

of your business!” He

pushed Stephanie away, looking very

this, quickly

stride

forward again, wrapping her arms tightly

time, Dominick

servants at Wellington

down, they couldn’t

onto

to George, “Grandpa, he’s burning up

the dining table, was

but he didn’t. Instead, George

“Stephanie….

gritted his teeth as he muttered

women who clung to him like

want to scold, then scold. It’s up to you.

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

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

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

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glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his

if she was this

to get an IV drip today.” Her tone was

fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually

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

bit. He picked up his fork and

patience had grown significantly

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

nearby, watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection and IV

Sensing the strange

the

hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He

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

He ignored her.

estimating the time, he still had a lot

would be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat

eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried about

unknown reasons, Dominick lay

you feel uncomfortable

patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

closed and not speaking,

“What else?”

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sounded a bit

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick

unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness

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