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

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

startled Stephanie,

was the first time she had spoken to him with such urgency and apology

watching her anxiously and

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

and see

nodded at

She didn’t know why, but perhaps he felt

Chapter 112

the hospital

felt like a bride

of person is Dominick’s mother?‘

in Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for

home, this 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 in. It felt more like a resort than

heading to an office on the far left side

stepped towards

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

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

and looked back at him, responding obediently, “I

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

harsh with her earlier.

else he needed

closed elevator and immediately turned towards

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

authorization, the nurse

help asking anxiously before

pressure spiked this morning, and he’s still running a

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