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

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

startled Stephanie, and she

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

outside the room, watching her anxiously and hastily

that Stephanie seemed very nervous, which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have fired back at him

sister are at the hospital too… Go and see

nodded

and sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps he felt it

Chapter 112

the hospital

a bride meeting her

is Dominick’s mother?‘ she

have a special area reserved for the

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

an office on the far left

quickly stepped towards

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

to Flaming Bar, and she

looked back at him, responding obediently, “I

all on edge after Dominick’s

harsh with her earlier.

he remembered something else he needed to tell

Vincent glanced at the closed elevator

room is?” Stephanie asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of

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

help asking anxiously before they even

pressure spiked

understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down,