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…

had already risen from the bed, adjusting his

With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing

him as they made their way to the main

grand dining room of the main house, George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while

remained impassive as they both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the maids

apologized as she poured

up and taking the ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be too formal among

Wellington, have some more.” Hayley personally served him a bowl

acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for

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being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George

calmly sat down to eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers

her response. “Staying at home is a good decision. After

during meals.” George’s stern voice cut through

Meanwhile, Stephanie didn’t dare utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the

any plans after

to keen bo

Wellington Villa often to keep her company.

her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the two women chatting and laughing, she couldn’t help but think if

offend her?‘

lingering in the living room;

don’t have the

[I don’t want to argue

stepped out of the living room, unwilling to linger in the bedroom. She found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a

moonlit reveries, she pulled out

of new messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming

today. Later, I heard they