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..

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

complexion gloomy.

his other hand to pry her fingers away, and he

of your business!” He seemed

Stephanie away, looking very

like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking towards

stride away,

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

time, Dominick froze in

Wellington Villa standing nearby were

like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but

onto

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

was initially

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

“Stephanie….

gritted his teeth

who clung to

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

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

agitated. “When I was a child, I had a playmate who had a high fever at home all day. No one bothered to

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

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complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her

wondered if she was this nervous because

get an IV drip

fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually let

dining table, George watched their departure, then glanced at

picked up his fork and

had grown significantly after

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

worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection and

Sensing the strange

the e

gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work

was in a bad mood. Rarely, she acted like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do

He ignored her.

medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still had a lot

bed would be more comfortable…” She

eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried about

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

you feel

put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you

She was incessant.

his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him, continuously

“Dominick…”

bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking,

“What else?”

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I thought you were asleep, so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on

you to rest.

“Wait.”

her say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened

you feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing

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

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