Crossroads

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,

his complexion gloomy. “Let go. Do you

other hand to pry

He seemed very averse to her

pushed Stephanie away,

quickly turning around and quickly walking towards the

him stride away,

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

time, Dominick

the other servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby were

fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper, would lash out at

onto him

George, “Grandpa, he’s burning

seated at the dining table, was initially

at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork

“Stephanie….

head slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered

women who clung to him like

scold, then scold. It’s up to you.

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

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,

turning him into a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply angered

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hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the slight tremble, and…a

if she was this nervous

an IV drip today.” Her

reaction from the fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually let Stephanie

other side of the dining table, George watched their

a bit. He picked up his

patience had grown

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

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

Sensing the strange

and the e

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

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

He ignored her.

stand, estimating the time, he still had a lot of things

more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently,

raised an eyebrow, staring

was genuinely worried about

his heart for unknown reasons, Dominick lay down on

you feel uncomfortable

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

She was incessant.

bed, weakened by the fever, closing his

“Dominick…”

his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her

“What else?”

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

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out to you.” Stephanie began

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick suddenly

unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he