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

complexion gloomy. “Let

other hand to pry her fingers away, and he quickly

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

away, looking very

unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning around

watched him stride

with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping

time, Dominick froze in

at Wellington Villa standing nearby

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

onto him

to George, “Grandpa,

the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed

Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down

“Stephanie….

already darkening, and gritted his teeth as he muttered her name, clearly displeased with her

clung to him

It’s

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

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

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

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expression was complex as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel

was this

you need to get an IV drip

for some other reason, Dominick

other side of the dining table, George watched their departure, then glanced at Brad beside him, both

a bit. He picked up his fork and

patience had grown

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

stood nearby, watching the thermometer display 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must

Sensing the strange

doctor and the e servants quickly

gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used to signing

like a dutiful wife, softly asking. “Do you want to lie

He ignored her.

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

be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat insistently,

raised an eyebrow, staring

genuinely worried

reasons, Dominick lay

do you feel

forehead is still burning up. Shall I put on a cooling patch

She was incessant.

the fever, closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering beside him, continuously bustling around

“Dominick…”

with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to softly call

“What else?”

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bed with a high fever, Dominick sounded a bit hoarse,

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so I called out to you.” Stephanie began

you to rest.

“Wait.”

leaving, Dominick suddenly

Stephanie stood by the bed,

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness

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