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..

sensation from touching his skin, a surge of anxiety rising

his complexion gloomy. “Let go.

seemed impatient, this time using his other hand to pry her fingers

none of your business!” He seemed

pushed Stephanie away, looking very

seemed unwilling to see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking towards

him stride away, feeling

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

Dominick froze

other servants at Wellington

her. Deep down, they couldn’t

onto him

shouted nervously to George, “Grandpa,

table, was

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

“Stephanie….

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

who clung to

then scold. It’s up

as she raised her voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick,

remembering something, 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

his fever damaged his brain, turning him into a fool…” She almost shouted as if deeply angered by this

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as he glanced at her hands tightly wrapped around his waist. He could feel her strength, the

she was

you need to get an IV drip

delayed reaction from the fever or for some other

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

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

patience had grown significantly after

soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s

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

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants quickly walked

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

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

He ignored her.

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

be more comfortable…” She approached him, somewhat

raised an eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely worried

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

do you feel uncomfortable

cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

the bedside, seeing him with his eyes closed and not speaking, deliberately lowering her voice to

“What else?”

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a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness

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called out to you.” Stephanie began to reflect on herself. “Well, I won’t disturb

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick

stood by

embarrassed, showing a hint