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

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

sound of the door startled Stephanie,

the first time she had

watching her anxiously and

unlike her usual sell. Normally,

see them. Don’t be nervous, they’re very

nodded at

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

Chapter 112

ride to the

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

Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered,

have a special area reserved for the

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

floor,” Vincent informed her before heading to an office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and

stepped towards

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

Flaming Bar, and she got lost, causing him

door and looked back at him,

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

harsh with her earlier.

remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie

Vincent glanced at the closed elevator and immediately

the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of

nurse appeared, and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse

couldn’t help asking anxiously before they

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

worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face growing paler