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.

ra

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…

his attire while

of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for me. It’s quite

him as they made

of the main house, George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the

both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the

apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling

worries,” Hayley reassured, standing up and taking the ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no

more.” Hayley personally served him

slight sound of acknowledgment but his face

gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move back to Havencrest

Chapter 137

transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked

eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed

brighter at her response. “Staying at home is a good decision. After all, you initially left

discuss work during meals.” George’s

a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the

any

to keen bo

come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company. Otherwise, with her temperament,

Stephanie, unable to drink coffee due to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the two women chatting and laughing,

did I offend her?‘

the living room; he headed

the

want to

moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense of reunion. However, despite the picturesque setting, tonight’s

reveries, she pulled out her phone to

messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive

Dominion anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you at