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

her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for me.

urge to kick him as they made their way to the main dining

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

remained impassive as they both took their seats. Brad promptly

sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her

Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be too formal among family,” she

some more.” Hayley personally

but

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

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from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked

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

“Staying at home is a good decision. After all, you initially left to take care

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

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 he

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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

her?‘ Stephanie reflected countless

enjoy lingering in the living room; he headed

have the guts

want to argue

She found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a

reveries, she pulled out

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

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