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

with a hint of 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

Stephanie, and

It was the first time she had spoken to him

the room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up

was unlike her usual

at the hospital too… Go and see

Stephanie nodded at

to Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but

Chapter 112

car ride to the

a bride meeting

mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out

seemed to have a special area reserved for the

five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt more like a resort

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 up

Stephanie quickly stepped towards the

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

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

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

They were all on edge after Dominick’s incident, and

harsh with her earlier.

remembered something else he needed to tell her,

elevator and immediately turned towards the

asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor.

after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse

help asking anxiously before they

pressure spiked this morning, and

than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face