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

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

kick him as they made their way

seated. Hayley greeted them warmly,

as they both took their seats. Brad

terribly sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling slightly, causing a

ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it.

George Wellington, have some more.” Hayley personally served him

but his face remained deeply preoccupied,

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

Chapter 137

being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?”

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

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

George’s stern voice

the table, occasionally stealing glances

do you have any plans

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

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

her?‘ Stephanie

lingering in the living room;

have the guts to ask

want to

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

for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone to

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

with Dominion anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today.