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…

from the bed, adjusting his attire while

brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With

kick him as they made their

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

seats. Brad

poured the soup, her right hand trembling slightly, causing

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

Wellington, have some more.” Hayley personally

but his

and casually inquiring. “Everything settled

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Havencrest from Serenburg?” George suddenly looked

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

“Staying at home is a good

during meals.” George’s stern voice

didn’t dare utter a word at the table,

have any

to keen bo

Yvonne adores you so much, you must come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company.

through. Listening to the two women chatting and laughing, she couldn’t help but think if it weren’t for Mary’s constant

offend her?‘

didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room; he

have the guts to

want to argue

backyard garden, where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense of reunion.

for moonlit reveries, she pulled out

new messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive tomorrow, which had her

shouldn’t quarrel with Dominion anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard