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..

his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in her

his complexion gloomy.

to pry

of your business!” He seemed very averse to

Stephanie away,

quickly turning

stride away,

she had some feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, holding him

Dominick froze in

Wellington Villa standing nearby

eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper, would lash out at

held onto

George, “Grandpa, he’s burning

dining table, was initially

he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down

“Stephanie….

slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered

women who clung to

It’s up

indignant, as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know people can die

at home all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A week later, when I

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

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at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble,

if she was this

you need to get an IV drip today.” Her tone was

a delayed reaction from the fever or for some other reason, Dominick

their departure,

His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork

had grown significantly after

and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s

extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly

face was gloomy, especially when his gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He

like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you want to

He ignored her.

on the stand, estimating

lying in bed would be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat

eyebrow, staring at her

was genuinely worried

heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as

you

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

She was incessant.

on the big bed, weakened by the fever, closing his

“Dominick…”

the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her

“What else?”

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

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so I called out to you.” Stephanie began

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick suddenly

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by

showing a hint of

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