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.

you really can

but you’re not a doctor.

Stephanie, and

she

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

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

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

Stephanie nodded

sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps

Chapter 112

the

felt like a bride meeting her

of person is Dominick’s mother?‘

in Serenburg seemed to have a

transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt

informed her before heading to an office on the far left

quickly stepped

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

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

at the elevator door and looked back at him, responding obediently, “I

uncomfortable. They were all on edge after Dominick’s incident, and he wondered if

harsh with her earlier.

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

at the closed elevator and immediately

where Dominick’s room is?” Stephanie asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of the rooms empty except for equipment, giving

authorization, the nurse guided her down the right side of

couldn’t help asking

still in a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and

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