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.

her could vaguely hear their conversation. He pressed his lips, eyes fixed on

your leg?” he asked again with mixed

to meet his intense gaze. She wiggled her legs a bit and said, “I’m

childish leg–wiggling action and couldn’t help

sickness to speak of, just the occasional food craving. And unlike some women who got moody or depressed, she wasn’t

I can be home with you more,” he said casually,

emotion.

Chapter 109

her eyes

that was too flattering, she stammered, “I… I’m doing fine at home. Grandpa and everyone

her face and frowned, wanting to say

as he urgently instructed the

driver glanced in the

was speeding towards them recklessly like crazy,

on the brakes

suddenly made a sharp turn, and Stephanie felt a

white Bentley behind them. Stephanie caught a glimpse of the Bentley’s strong light reflected in

eyes were budging. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, pushing the car to its

as she

“Cover your head.”

seeing his anxious face as he lunged towards her, wrapping her tightly in

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

a stop. The car’s metal frame was mangled and twisted, wheels pointing

oozed from the broken car onto the pitch–black mountain

“Are you alright?”

a hoarse voice finally came out from the

crushed, and Stephanie felt dizzy but not seriously injured. Dominick had shielded

impact.

of the highway, so dark that she couldn’t see Dominick’s face, but his voice, low and hoarse,

“I… I’m fine.”

and unease gripped her heart, but Dominick was right there in front of her. Her mind was a bit foggy, but she kept telling herself to stay calm, that everything would be alright. She weakly

driver slumped motionless in the front seat. Stephanie couldn’t even