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…

bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie continued to admonish him

With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing

fighting the urge to kick him as they made

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

their seats. Brad promptly

poured the soup, her

from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do it. There’s no need to be too formal among

Wellington, have some more.” Hayley

sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his

the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled

Chapter 137

transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked up, showing

calmly sat down to eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the

response. “Staying at home is a good decision. After all, you

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

utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick

you have any

to keen bo

to keep her company. Otherwise, with her temperament, she might

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

offend her?‘ Stephanie reflected

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

don’t have the

[I don’t want to argue

the 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,

moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone to pass the

had sent her 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