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

at her with a hint of annoyance, “You were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What

startled Stephanie,

was the first time she had spoken to him with such urgency and apology

stood outside the room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up her clothes

nervous, which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have

are at the hospital too… Go and see them. Don’t be nervous, they’re very easy

Stephanie nodded

mother and sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps he

Chapter 112

car ride to the hospital with Vincent was

felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family for the

Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out

hospital in Serenburg seemed to have a special area

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

before heading to an office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and ask some questions.

Stephanie quickly stepped towards

turned to shout, “Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember, you

recalled a time when he took her to Flaming Bar, and she got lost,

elevator door and looked back at

were all on edge after Dominick’s incident, and he

harsh with her earlier.

remembered something else he needed to tell her, but

glanced at the closed elevator and immediately turned towards the

asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of the rooms empty except for equipment, giving it a cold

appeared, and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided her down the

he?” Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even reached

His intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and he’s still running a

worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face growing