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

not a doctor. What good can

door startled Stephanie, and

I’ll get ready right away…” It was the first time she had spoken to

her anxiously and hastily tidy up her

unlike her usual sell. Normally, she

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

Stephanie nodded

sister to Stephanie. She didn’t

Chapter 112

the hospital

a bride meeting her husband’s family for

is Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered, gazing

hospital in Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for

bustling hospitals back home, this one was a five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an

informed her before heading to an office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and ask some questions. You

quickly stepped

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

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

elevator door and looked back at him, responding obediently,

on edge after Dominick’s incident, and he wondered

harsh with her earlier.

Vincent’s eyes widened as he remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie

elevator

floor. The place was

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

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

intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and he’s still running a

terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face