Crossroads

Chapter 117

“Why are you still here? I told you not to come back!”

Stephanie sat on the metal chair outside the hospital room, watching the woman in front of her yell. She felt a pang of helplessness and

wanted to explain.

But Mary seemed to have lost her patience and barked at the bodyguard, “Get her out of here now.”

The bodyguard looked at Mary with little respect and flatly said, “Mr. Wellington asked her to stay…”

Mary’s face changed drastically when she heard this. “Dominick’s awake? Why isn’t anyone telling me?” she hastily asked, her voice urgent and laced with displeasure. She couldn’t bother with Stephanie anymore and quickened her pace, trying to rush inside.

“Ma’am, you can’t go in,” the bodyguards outside the door said coldly, stepping forward to block her path.

Mary was furious. “Why can’t I go in? That’s my son in there!”

“Lam sorry!” the bodyguard replied curtly, his tone unwavering.

Stephanie watched as Mary confronted the bodyguards with a stern expression. She whispered an explanation, “Grandpa said he has important matters to discuss with Dominick…”

“You have no right to speak here!” Mary snapped, turning to glare at her.

Faced with Mary’s intimidating demeanor, Stephanie had no choice but to lower her head and remain silent.

Mary was even harder to deal with than Stella, she thought. “Dominick’s mother seems to really hate me…

from in

Just then, a loud bang erupted from inside the room.

The heavy door was shut tight, preventing her from hearing the conversation, but she could tell that George was furious.

“If it weren’t for this accident, how long were you going to keep this from me? Dominick, you need to explain this to me clearly!”

with anger. His hand gripped

please calm down. Dominick just woke up. He’s still very weak. We can ask him later…” Vincent stood beside George. nervously

back down. He coldly retorted, “So

for Dominick’s weakened state, he would

you can handle everything on your own? You

bed, his face pale and weak. He glanced towards

foot of the

if you knew, it wouldn’t change

Chapter 117

from them, they couldn’t help with

hesitated, his eyes boring into Dominick for a

walked out, his

leaving, he couldn’t help but glance

they had known from the beginning, it wouldn’t have changed

doesn’t want you to worry about him,” Vincent whispered, trying to comfort George as he opened

door.

stepped out, Mary and Stephanie looked up at them at the same

questions, but they didn’t dare

talking about…?” Mary couldn’t hold back any longer.

he turned to look at Stephanic with a

scrutiny, Stephanie felt a flicker of panic. She wasn’t sure whether to stand up or remain seated, awaiting for his

him.” George’s voice, aged and hoarse, choked slightly as he told Stephanie. Then, without another word,

she watched George leave. She couldn’t understand what he meant by taking care

robust, but now he seemed to have aged considerably at that moment.

just woke up. He needs to rest…” Vincent said with a meaningful undertone, looking at

fell. It was clear they

someone to look after him…” she protested, unwilling to

Now that Dominick is married, you don’t need to worry about him anymore,” Vincent replied calmly as if it was

a bit odd. This was strange. Although Vincent was a notorious playboy and had a string of girlfriends, he always respected his elders. Yet,

still standing there? Get in there!” Vincent

while Mary

room.

the bed had