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

to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping in a hotel is no better than staying put at

of the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled

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

watching her anxiously and hastily

which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have fired back at him

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

Stephanie nodded at

mentioned his mother and sister to Stephanie. She

Chapter 112

ride to the hospital with

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

mother?‘ she wondered, gazing

have a special area reserved

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 than

the far left

quickly stepped towards the

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

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

looked back at him, responding obediently,

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

harsh with her earlier.

Vincent’s eyes widened as he remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie

the closed elevator and immediately

floor. The place

appeared, and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided her down the right side of the

asking anxiously before they even

pressure

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