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

arrived, grumbling at her with a hint of annoyance, “You were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping in a hotel is no better than

sound of the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

away…” It was the first time she had spoken to him

room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up her

that Stephanie seemed very nervous, which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have fired back at

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

nodded

mother and sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know

Chapter 112

ride to the hospital with Vincent was

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

Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered,

in Serenburg seemed to have a special area

this one was a five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in

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

Stephanie quickly stepped

“Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember, you

when he took her to Flaming Bar, and she

the elevator door and looked back at

They were all on edge after

harsh with her earlier.

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

Vincent glanced at the closed elevator and immediately turned

hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of the rooms empty except

authorization, the nurse guided

couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even reached

pressure

than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face