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..

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

answer her, his complexion gloomy. “Let go.

time using his other hand to pry her

none of your business!” He

away, looking very

her like this, quickly turning around and quickly walking towards

stride away,

if she had some feud with him, she rushed forward again, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, holding him

time, Dominick froze

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

held onto him

to George, “Grandpa, he’s burning

dining table, was initially

didn’t. Instead, George seemed unperturbed, setting down his fork and simply saying, “Take care

“Stephanie….

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

women who clung to him

to scold, then scold. It’s up

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

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.

turning him into a fool…”

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

was this nervous because of

get an IV drip today.”

from the fever or for some other reason, Dominick actually

dining table, George watched their

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

patience had grown

Dominick back to the bedroom, and soon the doctor arrived, took Dominick’s temperature, which

extremely worried, strongly insisting that Dominick

Sensing the strange

the doctor and the

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

Rarely, she acted like a

He ignored her.

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

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

an eyebrow, staring at

was genuinely

lay down on

do you feel uncomfortable

I put on a cooling patch for you? Or do you prefer cold water or

She was incessant.

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

“Dominick…”

closed and not speaking,

“What else?”

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Dominick sounded a bit

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asleep, so I called out to you.” Stephanie

you to rest.

“Wait.”

was leaving,

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

bit embarrassed, showing a hint of awkwardness as he uttered

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