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 continued to admonish

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

to kick him as they made their

the grand dining room of the main house, George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of

both took their seats. Brad promptly

Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand

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

have some more.” Hayley personally served him

but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his

with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything

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Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked up, showing

to assist with serving, and Hayley calmly sat down to eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers at

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

discuss work during meals.” George’s stern voice cut

focusing on her meal. Meanwhile, Stephanie didn’t dare utter a word at the table,

any

to keen bo

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

moved to the living 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

offend her?‘ Stephanie reflected

her, Dominick didn’t enjoy lingering in the

have the

want

bedroom. 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

for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone to pass

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

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