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

of annoyance, “You were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping

the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

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

outside the room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up her clothes

noticed 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

nodded

Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but

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ride to the hospital with Vincent

felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family for

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

seemed to have a special area

transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt more like a resort than

far left side of the

stepped towards

to shout, “Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember,

and she got lost, causing him to get

looked back at him, responding obediently,

edge after Dominick’s incident, and he

harsh with her earlier.

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

at the closed elevator and immediately turned

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

authorization, the nurse guided her down

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

still in a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this

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 with