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…

his attire while Stephanie

her out of the bedroom. With a sigh,

kick him as

greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of the table, her

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

apologized as she poured the soup, her

up and taking the ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do

some more.” Hayley personally served him a bowl

sound of acknowledgment but his face remained

hand, seemed quite friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring.

Chapter 137

you’re being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked up, showing

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

“Staying at home is a

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

quietly focusing on her meal. Meanwhile, Stephanie didn’t dare utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the same expression he wore

you have any plans after

to keen bo

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

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

her?‘

didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room; he headed straight for the

don’t have the guts to

[I don’t want

unwilling to linger in the bedroom. She found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense

she pulled out her phone to pass

the company would be welcoming a new senior executive tomorrow, which had her quite

about you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon Lakes,