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 surge of anxiety rising in her heart. “Dominick, have

gloomy.

using his other hand to pry

He seemed

pushed Stephanie away,

to see her like this, quickly turning around and quickly

watched him stride away, feeling

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

time, Dominick froze

the other servants at Wellington Villa standing

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

held onto

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

at the dining table, was initially stunned, then

to yell at Dominick, but he didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his

“Stephanie….

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

women who clung to

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

voice, staring straight at him, “Dominick, do

playmate who had a high fever at home all day. No one

him into a fool…” She almost shouted as

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

she was this nervous

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

for some other reason, Dominick

table, George watched their departure,

picked up his fork and chewed on a piece of

had grown significantly

soon the doctor arrived, took

extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick must

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the e servants

face was gloomy, especially when his gaze fell on the IV drip attached to his left hand. He felt

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

He ignored her.

the stand, estimating the time, he still had a

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

an eyebrow,

genuinely worried about

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

do you feel

is still burning up. Shall I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you

She was incessant.

bed, weakened by the fever, closing his

“Dominick…”

with his eyes closed and not speaking,

“What else?”

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a bit hoarse, but his annoyance and helplessness were evident

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

you to rest.

“Wait.”

she was leaving, Dominick suddenly

unwell?” Stephanie stood by the bed, gazing at

embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he

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