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

come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping in a hotel is no better than staying put at Wellington

the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

away…” It was the first time she had spoken

the room, watching her anxiously

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

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

nodded at

Stephanie. She

Chapter 112

ride to the

nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her

Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered,

Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for 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

office on the far left side of the first

quickly stepped

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

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

looked

on edge after Dominick’s incident, and he

harsh with her earlier.

something else he needed

at the closed elevator and

as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was

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

couldn’t help asking anxiously before they

pressure spiked this morning, and he’s

excellent, and she understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face growing paler