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..

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

answer her, his complexion gloomy.

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

He

pushed Stephanie away, looking

to see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking

watched him stride away, feeling

feud with him, she rushed forward again,

Dominick

the other servants at Wellington Villa

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

held onto him

shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s

seated at the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed his

Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying, “Take care

“Stephanie….

face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he

detested women who clung

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

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

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

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

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around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble,

she was this nervous because of

an IV drip today.” Her

the fever or for some other reason,

watched their departure, then glanced at Brad beside him, both

picked up

had grown

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

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

Sensing the strange

the e

the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt

a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you

He ignored her.

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

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

raised an eyebrow,

was genuinely worried about

in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down

do you

on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water

She was incessant.

his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him, continuously bustling around

“Dominick…”

bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to softly

“What else?”

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in bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but

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I thought you were asleep, so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I won’t disturb you then. I’ll

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at him

showing a hint of awkwardness as he uttered oddly,