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 surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken
answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you hear
to pry
of your business!” He seemed very averse to
pushed Stephanie away, looking
unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning
him stride away, feeling
feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around
Dominick froze in
other servants at Wellington
eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but
held onto him
shouted nervously to George,
the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed his
expected George to yell at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his
“Stephanie….
and gritted his teeth as he muttered
clung to him like
scold, then scold. It’s
her voice, staring straight at
remembering something, she 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
damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…”
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complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the
she was this nervous because
IV drip today.” Her
to a delayed reaction from the fever or for
the other side of the dining table, George watched their departure, then
felt quite relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked
had grown significantly after
and soon the doctor arrived,
extremely worried, strongly insisting that
Sensing the strange
and the e
to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing documents
acted like a dutiful wife, softly asking.
He ignored her.
stand, estimating the time, he still had a
would be more comfortable…” She approached him,
raised an eyebrow, staring at
was genuinely worried
Dominick lay down on the bed as if compelled
you
still burning up. Shall I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water
She was incessant.
by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him, continuously bustling
“Dominick…”
leaned over the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately
“What else?”
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with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but
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so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I won’t disturb you then. I’ll
you to rest.
“Wait.”
she was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened his
you feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed,
felt a bit embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he
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