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…

adjusting his

of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for me. It’s

fighting the urge to kick him as they made their way to

greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of

seats.

as she poured the soup, her

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

some more.” Hayley personally served

sound of acknowledgment but his

soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled

Chapter 137

to Havencrest from

maids came 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 on

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

during meals.” George’s stern

at the table, occasionally

you have any

to keen bo

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

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

I offend her?‘ Stephanie reflected

the living room; he headed

have the guts

[I don’t want to argue with

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

moonlit reveries, she pulled out

mentioning that the

Dominion anymore. He was genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found you at Avalon