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

but you’re not a doctor. What good can

sound of the door startled Stephanie, and

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

room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy

very nervous, which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have fired

too… Go and see them. Don’t be

nodded at

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

Chapter 112

to the hospital with Vincent was

a bride meeting her husband’s

mother?‘ she wondered,

in Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved

staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt more like a resort

far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and ask some questions. You

stepped

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

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

looked back at him, responding obediently,

uncomfortable. They were all on edge

harsh with her earlier.

remembered something else he needed to

at the closed elevator and

could you tell me where Dominick’s room is?” Stephanie asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily

and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided her

asking anxiously before they even

a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this

medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her