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 can

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

sound of the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

time she had

her anxiously and hastily tidy up her clothes

nervous, which was unlike her usual

too… Go and see them. Don’t be

nodded

Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps

Chapter 112

the hospital with

a bride meeting her husband’s

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

seemed to have a special area reserved for the

bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt more like

her before heading to an office on the far left side of the first

stepped towards

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

Flaming Bar, and she got lost,

at the elevator door and looked back at him,

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

harsh with her earlier.

something else he needed to tell her,

at the closed elevator

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

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

couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even

pressure spiked this morning, and

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