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

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

him as they made their way to the main

Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end

their seats. Brad promptly gestured for

apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling

me do it. There’s no need to be

have some more.” Hayley personally served

sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his food

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

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transferred to Havencrest from

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

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

work during meals.” George’s

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

do you have any plans after

to keen bo

Yvonne adores you so much, you must come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company. Otherwise, with her

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 get along

her?‘

Dominick didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room; he

the

want to

the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high

for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her

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

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