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

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

startled Stephanie, and she scrambled to

time she had spoken to him with such urgency and apology

stood outside the room, watching her anxiously and

unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have fired back

hospital too… Go and see them.

nodded

Stephanie. She didn’t know why,

Chapter 112

to the hospital with Vincent

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

mother?‘

hospital in Serenburg seemed to have a special area

the bustling hospitals back home, this one was a five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and

office on the far left side

Stephanie quickly stepped towards

to shout, “Stephanie, don’t run off.

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

elevator door and looked back at him, responding obediently, “I

on edge after Dominick’s incident,

harsh with her earlier.

something else he needed to tell

at the closed elevator and

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

authorization, the nurse

Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before

intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and he’s still

Eldranian was excellent, and she understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her.