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 can

eager to come, but you’re not a

the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled to

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

outside the room, watching her anxiously and

was unlike her usual sell.

mother and sister are at the hospital too… Go and see

Stephanie nodded at

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

Chapter 112

car ride to the

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

mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out

Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for the

bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was

Vincent informed her before heading to an office on the far left

stepped

“Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember,

time when he took her to Flaming Bar, and she

elevator door and looked back at him,

made Vincent uncomfortable. They were all on edge after Dominick’s incident,

harsh with her earlier.

else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie had already entered

elevator and immediately turned towards

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

appeared, and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided

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

His intracranial pressure spiked this morning,

was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her