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..

felt a buming sensation from touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising

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

using his other hand to pry her

none of your business!” He

pushed Stephanie away, looking

this, quickly turning around and quickly walking

watched him stride

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

time, Dominick froze

servants at Wellington Villa standing

in astonishment as Stephanie lunged forward like that, all eyes fixed on her. Deep down, they couldn’t help but wonder if Dominick, known for his surly temper, would lash out at

held onto him

nervously to George, “Grandpa, he’s burning up

seated at the dining table, was initially stunned, then furrowed his

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

“Stephanie….

slightly, his face already darkening, and gritted his teeth as

detested women who clung to him

then scold. It’s up to

she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do you know people can die from a high

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

brain, turning him into a fool…”

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

she was

need to get an IV drip today.” Her tone was very

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

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

relieved. His appetite improved a bit. He picked up his fork and chewed on a

patience had grown significantly

Dominick back to the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which wasn’t

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

Sensing the strange

and the e

his left hand. He felt he couldn’t work like this. He was used

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

He ignored her.

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

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

eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely worried about

reasons, Dominick lay down on the bed

you

patch for you? Or do you prefer

She was incessant.

closing his eyes, only hearing her chattering

“Dominick…”

eyes closed and

“What else?”

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

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so I called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well,

you to rest.

“Wait.”

say she was leaving, Dominick suddenly opened

feeling unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at

felt a bit embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he