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

eager to come, but you’re not a doctor.

door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

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

anxiously and hastily tidy up her

was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have

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

nodded

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

Chapter 112

ride to the hospital with Vincent

her nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family

is Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out

seemed to have a special

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

Vincent informed her before heading to an office on the far left side

stepped towards

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

her to Flaming Bar, and

and looked back at him, responding

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

harsh with her earlier.

as he remembered something else he needed to tell her,

Vincent glanced at the closed elevator

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

Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided her

he?” Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even reached the

a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and he’s still

was in worse shape than Vincent had told her.