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..

from touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have

his complexion gloomy.

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

He

pushed Stephanie away,

quickly turning

him stride away, feeling

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

Dominick froze

Wellington Villa standing nearby

down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper,

held onto him

shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa,

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, “Take care

“Stephanie….

turned his head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his

detested women who clung

then scold. It’s up to you. I must do

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

became somewhat agitated. “When I was a child, I had 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 looked for him at kindergarten, he became completely dumb, and nobody could make him

into a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply

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around his waist. He could feel her strength,

she was

you need to get an IV

or for some

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

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

grown significantly

the doctor arrived, took

worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must receive an injection and

Sensing the strange

doctor and the e

was gloomy, especially when his gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing

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

He ignored her.

of medicine on the stand, estimating the time,

be more comfortable…”

raised an eyebrow, staring

was genuinely

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

you

patch for you? Or do

She was incessant.

his eyes, only hearing her chattering

“Dominick…”

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

“What else?”

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sounded a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were evident in his

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

her say she was leaving, Dominick

unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at

hint of awkwardness as

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