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

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

the urge to kick him as they made their

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

remained impassive as they both took their seats. Brad

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

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

Hayley personally served him a

made a slight sound of acknowledgment but

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

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being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?”

politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers at

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

George’s stern voice cut through their

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

have any plans after

to keen bo

Villa often to

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

her?‘ Stephanie

lingering in the living room; he headed straight for

don’t have the guts

[I don’t want

found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that

reveries, she pulled out

mentioning that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive

Dominion anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon Lakes, which finally put him at