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 any fever- reducing

didn’t answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go.

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

your business!” He seemed very

pushed Stephanie away,

to see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly

watched him stride away,

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

Dominick

at Wellington Villa standing nearby were

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

onto him

to George,

table, was initially stunned,

Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting

“Stephanie….

his teeth

detested women who clung

scold, then scold. It’s up to you. I must

staring straight at him,

at home all day. No one bothered to take him to see a doctor. A

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

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

was

to get an IV drip today.” Her

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

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

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

grown significantly after

doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which

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

Sensing the strange

and the

to his left hand. He

a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating

lying in bed would be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently, gently

an eyebrow, staring at her

genuinely worried

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

you feel

on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer

She was incessant.

bed, weakened by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing

“Dominick…”

leaned over the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately

“What else?”

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fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse, but his

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving,

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed,

showing a hint of awkwardness as

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