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..

skin, a surge of anxiety rising in

answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you

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

of your business!” He

pushed Stephanie away, looking

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

watched him stride away,

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

time, Dominick froze

Wellington Villa standing nearby

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

onto

George, “Grandpa, he’s burning

the dining table, was

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

“Stephanie….

gritted his teeth as he

women who clung to him like

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

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

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

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

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tightly wrapped around his waist. He

was this nervous because of

get an IV drip today.”

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

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

picked up his fork and chewed on a piece

patience had grown

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

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

Sensing the strange

the e servants quickly walked

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

in a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a

He ignored her.

estimating the time, he

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

eyebrow,

was genuinely worried about

a strange emotion in his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on the

do you

put on a cooling patch

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice

“What else?”

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a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were

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called out to you.” Stephanie began

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick

by the

a hint

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