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 attire while Stephanie continued

her, he enveloped her in a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added,

him as they made

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

as they both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured

I’m terribly sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling

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

Wellington, have some more.” Hayley personally served him a

made a slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

on the other hand, seemed quite friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move

Chapter 137

Havencrest from Serenburg?”

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

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

work during meals.” George’s stern voice cut

word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her,

do you have any plans

to keen bo

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

they moved to the living room for coffee and some fruit. Mary engaged Hayley in conversation while Stephanie, 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 towards her,

I offend her?‘ Stephanie

enjoy lingering in the living room; he

have the guts to

don’t want to argue

of the living room, unwilling to linger in 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, despite the picturesque setting, tonight’s

moonlit reveries, she pulled out

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

worried about you today. Later, I