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

the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie,

urge to kick him as they made their way to the main

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

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

apologized as she poured the soup, her right

hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be too

have some more.” Hayley personally served him

a slight sound of acknowledgment but his

Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually

Chapter 137

to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked

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

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

work during meals.” George’s stern voice

utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick

have any plans after returning

to keen bo

come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company.

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 thought that

I offend her?‘

the living room; he headed

don’t have the

don’t want to argue with

full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked

she pulled

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

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