Crossroads
Chapter 137
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…
risen from the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie continued
brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for
to kick him as they made their way
seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end
remained impassive as they both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured
poured the soup, her right hand trembling
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 said
some more.” Hayley personally served him a bowl
a slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his
friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move back to Havencrest for work? Like
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being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked up, showing
eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve
at home is a good decision. After all, you initially left to take care
George’s
at the table, occasionally
you have any plans
to keen bo
Wellington Villa often to keep her
coffee and some fruit. Mary engaged Hayley in conversation while Stephanie, unable to drink coffee due to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to
did I offend her?‘
lingering in the living room; he
the guts to
don’t want to argue
the bedroom. She found herself in the backyard garden, where the full moon hung high
one for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone to
that the company would be welcoming a
about you today.
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