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.

really can

not a doctor.

door startled Stephanie, and she

sorry, I’ll get ready right away…” It was the first time she

her anxiously and hastily tidy up her

usual sell. Normally, she would have fired back

too… Go and see

Stephanie nodded

Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps he felt it

Chapter 112

car ride to the hospital with

She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s

person is Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out

Serenburg seemed to have a special area

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

is on the fifth floor,” Vincent informed her before heading to an office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and ask some questions. You go up

quickly stepped towards the

felt uneasy and turned to shout, “Stephanie, don’t

time when he took her to Flaming Bar, and she got lost, causing him to get a scolding from

and looked

were all on edge

harsh with her earlier.

widened as he remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie had already entered

glanced at the closed elevator and

you tell me where Dominick’s room is?” Stephanie asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of the rooms empty

after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided her down the right side of

Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before

a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and he’s

shape than Vincent had told her. She