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

eager to come, but you’re not a

the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

ready right away…” It was the first time she had

stood outside the room, watching her anxiously and

Stephanie seemed very nervous, which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she

are at the hospital too… Go and see them. Don’t be

nodded at

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

Chapter 112

the hospital with

her nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s

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

have a special area reserved for

was a five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt more like a

informed her before heading to an office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll

stepped

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

her to Flaming Bar, and she got lost, causing him to get

elevator door and looked

edge after Dominick’s incident, and

harsh with her earlier.

needed

the closed elevator

she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet,

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

asking anxiously before

pressure

and she understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face growing paler with