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…

from the bed, adjusting his attire while

he enveloped her in a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added,

urge to kick him as

and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of the table, her demeanor

as they both took their seats. Brad promptly

as she poured the soup,

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

Hayley personally

made a slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his

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

Chapter 137

transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George

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

a good

discuss work during meals.” George’s stern

toned down her enthusiasm, 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

you have any plans

to keen bo

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

engaged Hayley in conversation while Stephanie, unable to drink coffee due to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the two women chatting and

her?‘ Stephanie reflected

Dominick didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room;

the guts to ask

[I don’t want to argue with

She found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense of reunion. However, despite the picturesque setting, tonight’s dinner had left her feeling

reveries, she pulled out her phone

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

was genuinely worried about you today. Later,