Crossroads

Chapter 137

They slept through the afternoon until the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm glow into the room.

The sharp rap of the maid’s knuckles on the door finally roused them from their slumber.

“Got it,” Stephanie muttered, her voice still heavy with sleep.

“Dinner is ready,” Sandra announced. “George and Mary are back, so everyone must dine together at the main house.”

“Dominick, wake up…”

She found it perplexing that he could sleep so deeply today, considering his usual early–morning vigor.

Shaking him gently, she suddenly noticed his skin felt warmer than usual, sparking a rush of concern. “Dominick, are you running a fever?” Her hand pressed against his forehead, her tone urgent.

He stirred awake promptly. “I’m fine,” he replied in a raspy voice.

Pushing her hand away gently, he sat up, preparing to leave the bed.

“You’ve been running a fever quite often lately…” Stephanie moved closer, wrapping her arms around his waist protectively.

Caught off guard by her embrace just after waking, Dominick looked at her with a mix of surprise and confusion.

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Turning to face her, he gave her a skeptical look before patting her head affectionately. “Blame it on your nagging,” he teased lightly.

However, Stephanie didn’t find it amusing; instead, worry creased her brow as she sensed him deflecting the seriousness of the situation.

“Dominick, seriously, when you’re sick, you need to see a doctor and take medication. It’s basic self–care. Don’t overexert yourself like last time, even with a high fever…

risen from the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie continued to admonish

brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a

to kick him as they made their way

room of the main house, George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted

as they both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the maids to start

as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling slightly, causing a

hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be

have some more.” Hayley personally served him a bowl

acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually

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sat down to eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers at work. Barring any surprises, I’ll be focusing on my career here

home is a good decision. After all, you initially left

George’s stern voice cut through their

utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the same expression he wore

do you have any plans after returning

to keen bo

to keep her company. Otherwise, with her temperament, she might struggle to

Mary engaged Hayley in conversation while Stephanie, unable to drink coffee due to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the two women

did I offend her?‘ Stephanie

lingering in the living room; he headed straight

don’t have the guts to

[I don’t want to

found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense of reunion. However, despite the picturesque setting,

moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone

a series of new messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive tomorrow, which had her quite

was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon Lakes, which finally