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…
from the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie continued to admonish
out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he
frowned, fighting the urge to kick him as they
and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of the table,
remained impassive as they both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the
poured the soup, her right
“Let me do it. There’s no need to be too formal among family,” she
Hayley personally served
of acknowledgment but his face remained
the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move
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transferred to Havencrest from
sat down to eat, glancing over at the old man before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers at work. Barring
brighter at her response. “Staying at home is a good decision. After all, you
George’s stern voice
dare utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the same expression he wore at work, stoic and
any
to keen bo
to keep her company. Otherwise, with her temperament, she might
through. Listening to the two women chatting and laughing, she couldn’t help but think if
did I offend her?‘
the living room; he headed
the guts to ask
[I don’t want to argue with
stepped 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
pulled out her phone to pass
messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive tomorrow, which had her
He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you
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