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 attire while Stephanie

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

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

George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at

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

terribly sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the

ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be

have some more.” Hayley personally served him a bowl of

a slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move back to Havencrest

Chapter 137

from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked up, showing

before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers at work. Barring any surprises, I’ll

smile grew brighter at her response. “Staying at home is a good

meals.” George’s stern

table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the same expression he wore at work, stoic and

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you so much, you must come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company.

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

did I offend her?‘ Stephanie

her, Dominick didn’t enjoy lingering in the

don’t have the guts to ask

want

hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense of reunion.

one for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone to pass the

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

anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon