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

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

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

none of your business!” He seemed very averse to her

Stephanie away, looking

seemed unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning around

stride

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

time, Dominick froze

other servants at Wellington Villa standing nearby

astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for

onto

she shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s

seated at the dining table, was

didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork

“Stephanie….

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

clung to him like

want to scold, then scold. It’s

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

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

fever damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…” She

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her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He

if she was this

an IV

for some other reason, Dominick actually let Stephanie drag

George watched their departure, then

a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed

grown

dragged Dominick back to the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived,

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

Sensing the strange

the e servants

the IV drip attached to his left hand.

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

He ignored her.

at the two bottles of medicine on the stand, estimating the time, he still

more comfortable…”

eyebrow,

was genuinely worried about

Dominick lay down on the bed

you feel uncomfortable

a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water or physical cooling with

She was incessant.

on the big bed, weakened by the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her

“Dominick…”

eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering

“What else?”

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a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were

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so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving, Dominick suddenly

stood by

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness

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