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

gloomy.

hand to pry her fingers away, and he quickly pushed Stephanie

your business!” He seemed very averse

away, looking very

like this, quickly

watched him stride away, feeling

with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms

time, Dominick froze

the other servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby

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

onto him

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

the dining table, was initially stunned,

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

“Stephanie….

his

clung to him

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

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

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

into a fool…” She almost

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hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her

she was this

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

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

table, George watched their departure,

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

grown significantly

back to the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s

watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection

Sensing the strange

the e servants quickly

drip attached to his left hand.

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

He ignored her.

medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still

more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently, gently

raised an eyebrow, staring at

genuinely worried about

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

you feel

Shall I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately

“What else?”

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in bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving,

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he uttered

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