Crossroads

Chapter 112

When they landed in Serenburg, Stephanie didn’t head straight to the hospital because Vincent disagreed.

“You look like hell,” he said, eyeing her up and down. “I’m not dragging you in front of Dominick’s entire family looking like that. Go clean.

klike yourself up at the hotel, and I’ll pick you up later.”

Stephanie watched him get into the car and drive off without a backward glance. Serenburg was unfamiliar to her, especially in the crowded, bustling airport exit. She felt a pang of loneliness washing over her.

“Ms. Reed?” the driver beside her called out in Eldranian.

Stephanie snapped back to reality and followed him to the hotel.

The ten–hour flight from Havencrest had taken its toll, and she hadn’t slept well these past few days. When she got to the hotel suite, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and winced. She looked absolutely exhausted.

“He’ll be alright…” Stephanie pressed a damp towel against her face, the coolness jolting her slightly awake. Still, she was concerned about

him

Dominick had George, Vincent, Scott, and a whole host of capable family and friends at his side. Surely, nothing truly terrible could happen to

him

Somehow, a wave of worry, guilt, and even a hint of self–doubt washed over her.

She let out a long sigh and suddenly felt unnecessary to come to this unfamiliar place.

Vivian had a simple meal at the hotel and lay on the bed, thinking she’d nap for a bit. When Vincent arrived, she’d immediately head to the private hospital to visit Dominick.

However, she ended up sleeping for most of the day. Carrying twins was exhausting, and she often felt sleepy.

you really

to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping in a hotel

startled Stephanie, and she scrambled to her

ready right away…” It was the first time she had spoken to him with such urgency

watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up her clothes

was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she

Go and see them. Don’t

nodded

Stephanie. She

Chapter 112

the hospital

her nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family for the first

mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out the

in Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved

white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight

on the far left side of the first

quickly stepped

however, felt uneasy and turned to shout, “Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember, you promised not to

and she got lost, causing him to get a

elevator door and looked back

sudden compliance made Vincent uncomfortable. They were all on edge after Dominick’s incident,

harsh with her earlier.

Vincent’s eyes widened as he remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie had already entered the

closed elevator and immediately turned towards

tell me where Dominick’s room is?” Stephanie asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily

appeared, and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse

help asking anxiously before

coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this

medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her