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

hint of annoyance, “You were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good

the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

first time she had spoken to him

stood outside the room, watching her anxiously

unlike her usual sell. Normally,

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

Stephanie nodded

and sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know why,

Chapter 112

to the hospital with Vincent was

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

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

have a special area reserved

Medical staff transported supplies in

office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll

stepped towards

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

to Flaming Bar, and she got

looked back

all on edge

harsh with her earlier.

else he needed to tell

elevator and immediately

floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of the rooms empty except for equipment, giving it a

authorization, the nurse guided her down the right side of the

Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even

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

terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She