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..

surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have you taken

didn’t answer her, his complexion gloomy.

hand to

none of your business!” He seemed very averse

Stephanie away, looking very

to see her like this, quickly

stride

with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, holding

time, Dominick

at Wellington Villa standing nearby were

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

held onto him

to George,

dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed

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

“Stephanie….

face already darkening, and gritted his teeth

women who clung

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

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

at home all day. No one bothered to take him to

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

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her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel

she was this nervous because of

an IV

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

of the dining table, George watched their departure, then

He picked up his fork

patience had grown significantly

soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s

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

Sensing the strange

the e

to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like

acted like a dutiful

He ignored her.

of medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he

lying in bed would be more comfortable…” She

an eyebrow,

was genuinely worried

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

do you

patch for you?

She was incessant.

the big bed, weakened by the fever, closing his eyes,

“Dominick…”

the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and

“What else?”

10:47 Sat, 22 Jun

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

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened

by the bed,

showing a hint

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