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

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

sound of the door startled Stephanie, and

she had spoken to him with such urgency and

anxiously and hastily tidy up her

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

at the hospital too… Go and see them. Don’t

Stephanie nodded

She didn’t know why, but perhaps he felt

Chapter 112

car ride to the hospital with Vincent was

her nervousness. She felt like a

Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered, gazing

to have a special area reserved for the

five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured

left side of the first floor.

quickly stepped

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

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

door and looked back at him, responding

sudden compliance made Vincent uncomfortable. They were all on edge after Dominick’s incident, and he wondered

harsh with her earlier.

he remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie

elevator and

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

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

Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even reached the

intracranial pressure spiked this morning,

excellent, and she understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her.