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…

already risen from the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie continued

enveloped her in a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing

fighting the urge to kick him as

Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of the table, her demeanor reserved and

their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the

Isaac, I’m terribly sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling slightly,

hand. “Let me do it.

some more.” Hayley personally served him a

sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his food

hand, seemed quite friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move back to Havencrest for work? Like your

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transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George

before politely replying,

“Staying at home is a good decision. After all,

work during meals.” George’s stern voice cut through their

focusing on her meal. Meanwhile, Stephanie didn’t dare utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her,

have any plans after returning

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

to the living room for coffee and some fruit. Mary engaged Hayley in conversation while Stephanie, unable to drink coffee due to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the two women chatting and laughing, she couldn’t help but think if it weren’t for Mary’s constant cold attitude towards her, she would’ve actually

her?‘ Stephanie reflected countless

the living room; he headed straight

the guts

want to argue

hung high overhead,

pulled out

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

you really shouldn’t quarrel with Dominion anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they