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

enveloped her in a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for me. It’s

urge to kick him as they made their way

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

took their seats. Brad promptly gestured

Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling

Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no

some more.” Hayley personally served him

of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

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

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transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?”

over 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 work. Barring any surprises, I’ll be focusing on my career here

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

George’s

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 wore at work,

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

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

her?‘

in the living

don’t have the guts

[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,

moonlit reveries, she pulled out

sent her a series of new messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company

you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon