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

were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping in a hotel is no better

Stephanie, and she scrambled

was the first time she had spoken

the room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up her

noticed that Stephanie seemed very nervous, which was unlike her usual

hospital too… Go and see them. Don’t be nervous, they’re very easy to get

Stephanie nodded

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

Chapter 112

ride to the hospital

couldn’t deny her nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family for the first

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

seemed to have a special

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 sunlight poured in. It felt more like a resort than

left side of the first

quickly stepped

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

and she got lost, causing him to get

door and looked back

edge after Dominick’s incident, and

harsh with her earlier.

he remembered something else he needed

the closed elevator and immediately

asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place

nurse guided her

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

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

worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head