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…

already risen from the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie continued

brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing

him as they

greeted them warmly, while

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

as she poured

standing up and taking the ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be too formal

some more.” Hayley personally served him a

slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied,

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

Chapter 137

being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George

the old man before politely

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

work during meals.” George’s stern

on her meal. Meanwhile, Stephanie didn’t dare utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her,

have any

to keen bo

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

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 Mary’s constant cold attitude towards her, she would’ve actually thought that Mary was easy to

did I offend her?‘ Stephanie

lingering in the living room; he headed

don’t have the guts to ask

don’t want to argue

hung high overhead, casting a serene glow

she pulled out her

that the company

worried about you today. Later, I heard they