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

the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for me. It’s quite an

as they made their way to the main dining

of the main house, George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly,

took their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the maids to start

apologized as she poured the

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

George Wellington, have some more.” Hayley

acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his

the other hand, seemed quite friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything

Chapter 137

you’re being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked up,

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

is a good decision. After all, you initially

discuss work during meals.” George’s stern voice

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

any plans

to keen bo

visit Wellington Villa often to

some fruit. Mary engaged Hayley in conversation while Stephanie, unable to drink coffee due to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the

her?‘

her, Dominick didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room; he headed straight

have the guts to ask

[I don’t want to argue

the living room, unwilling to linger in the bedroom. She found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high

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

He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you