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

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

to kick him as they made their way

main house, George, 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 for the maids to start

Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand

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

more.” Hayley personally served

a slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied,

with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move back to

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from Serenburg?” George

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

a good decision. After all,

work during meals.” George’s

the table, occasionally

have any plans after

to keen bo

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

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

did I offend her?‘ Stephanie

the living

don’t have the guts to

[I don’t want to

out 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

one for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her

that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive tomorrow, which had her

about you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon Lakes, which finally put