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

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

door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled to

ready right away…” It was the first time she had spoken

outside the room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy

her usual sell. Normally,

hospital too… Go and see them.

nodded

never mentioned his mother and sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps he felt

Chapter 112

to the hospital

couldn’t deny her nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family

mother?‘ she

in Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for the

bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in.

the fifth floor,” Vincent 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 go

Stephanie quickly stepped towards the

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

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

door and looked back at

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

harsh with her earlier.

else he needed

Vincent glanced at the closed elevator and immediately

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

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

Stephanie couldn’t help asking

in a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this morning,

even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent