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..

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

her, his complexion gloomy.

his other hand to pry her fingers away,

He seemed

pushed Stephanie away, looking

her like this, quickly

stride away,

she had some feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping

Dominick froze in

servants at Wellington

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

held onto him

she shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s

the dining table, was initially stunned, then

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

“Stephanie….

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

who clung to him like

scold. It’s up to

straight at him,

had a playmate who had a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor.

his brain, turning him into a fool…” She

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tightly wrapped around his waist. He

she was this nervous

get an IV drip today.” Her

fever or for some other

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

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

had grown

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

display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly walked

his gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he

like a dutiful

He ignored her.

medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he

lying in bed would be more comfortable…” She

raised an eyebrow, staring at her

was genuinely worried about

reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed as if compelled by

you

cooling patch for

She was incessant.

fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him,

“Dominick…”

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

“What else?”

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Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened

by the bed, gazing at

bit embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness

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