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

her with a hint of annoyance, “You were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can

sound of the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled to her

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

her anxiously and hastily tidy

was unlike her usual sell. Normally,

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

Stephanie nodded

She didn’t know why, but perhaps he

Chapter 112

to the hospital with

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

kind of person is Dominick’s mother?‘ she

Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for

one was a five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in

office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and

stepped

“Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember, you promised not to cause any

and she got lost, causing

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

made Vincent uncomfortable. They were all on edge after Dominick’s

harsh with her earlier.

eyes widened as he remembered something else he needed to

elevator and

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

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

couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even reached

pressure spiked this morning,

Eldranian was excellent, and she understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face growing