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..

surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken any

his complexion gloomy.

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

of your business!” He

pushed Stephanie away, looking

quickly turning around and quickly walking towards

stride away, feeling

him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around

time, Dominick froze in

other servants at Wellington Villa standing

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

held onto him

shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s burning up

the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed his

to yell at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying,

“Stephanie….

turned his head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly displeased with

who clung to

scold. It’s up to you.

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

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 completely dumb, and nobody

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

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

if she was this nervous because of

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

reaction from the fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually let

watched their departure, then

relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed on

grown

and soon the doctor arrived, took

extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive

Sensing the strange

the e servants

attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t

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

He ignored her.

bottles of medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still had a

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

eyebrow, staring at her

was genuinely

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

you feel

still burning up. Shall I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water or physical cooling with

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

closed and not speaking, deliberately

“What else?”

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a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his

by the bed, gazing at him

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he uttered oddly,