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 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

Chapter 137

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