Crossroads

Chapter 109

“Sit tight.”

Dominick shoved her into a taxi and even made sure to buckle her seatbelt. This wasn’t a Wellington family car, and he didn’t trust these “outsiders” at all

The driver felt immense pressure. He didn’t know who these people were, but the man’s icy stare told him he couldn’t afford a single

mistake.

As the car started moving slowly, Dominick sat beside her, frowning as he looked at her legs. “How are your legs?”

Earlier, the fact that Stephanie had the nerve to sit in the middle of the road had shocked Dominick. He’d assumed she was having some kind

of pregnancy–related leg cramp and hadn’t even waited for the Wellington family’s driver, jumping into the first cab he saw.

Stephanie felt a bit embarrassed under his gaze.

She lowered her head in guilt and started pondering how to smooth things over when suddenly her phone rang. She perked up instantly, fumbling it out of her pocket and hitting the answer button.

“Steffi, have you seen Dominick?” It was George calling.

Stephanie found it a bit strange and replied, “Yes, we’re on our way back together.”

George didn’t ask any more questions, but instead, he offered some advice, “From now on, if you run into any trouble, just tell him. He’s your husband after all…”

“Grandpa, did something happen?” Stephanie was genuinely confused.

“Didn’t he tell you? That punk heard you were trying to borrow money and rushed out to find you as soon as he got your call…”

Stephanie blushed again, somehow. “Wasn’t he just passing by?”

“He went looking for you, specifically.” George hung up with a huff. These kids were such a pain.

He hung up the phone, leaving Stephanie staring blankly at the screen, her mind in a whirlwind.

conversation. He pressed his lips, eyes

he asked again with mixed

her head, unable to meet his intense gaze. She wiggled

her childish leg–wiggling action and couldn’t help

her pregnancy. There was no morning sickness to speak of, just the occasional food craving. And unlike some women who

I’m handing off my work to Anthony and the team so I can be home with you more,” he said casually,

emotion.

Chapter 109

head snapped up, her eyes wide

I’m doing fine at home. Grandpa and everyone are taking good care of

nervousness on her face and frowned, wanting to

as he urgently

Dominick spoken than the driver glanced in

white Bentley was speeding towards them recklessly like crazy, closing in

driver seemed panicked, slamming on

Stephanie felt a dizzying spin, her face draining of color in

Bentley behind them. Stephanie caught a glimpse of the Bentley’s strong light reflected in the rearview mirror and a familiar face

contorted with rage, and his bloodshot eyes were budging. He gripped

mind went blank with terror as she

“Cover your head.”

only seeing his anxious face as he

with tremendous force, flipping over the guardrail on the mountain road’s shoulder. The car tumbled down the slope, everything

it came to a stop. The car’s metal frame was mangled and twisted, wheels pointing towards the

the broken car onto the pitch–black mountain road

“Are you alright?”

a hoarse voice finally came out

car was severely crushed, and Stephanie felt dizzy but not seriously injured.

impact.

the hillside of the highway, so dark that she

“I… I’m fine.”

was right there in front of her. Her mind was a bit foggy, but she kept telling herself to

slumped motionless in the front seat.