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…

the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie

her, he enveloped her in a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a

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

already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat

they both took their seats. Brad promptly gestured for the maids

poured the soup, her right hand trembling

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

Wellington, have some more.” Hayley personally served him

of acknowledgment but his face

Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled

Chapter 137

transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?”

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 my career here

a good decision. After all, you

discuss work during meals.” George’s stern

at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the same expression

have any plans after returning

to keen bo

come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company. Otherwise,

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 it weren’t for Mary’s constant cold attitude towards her, she would’ve actually thought that Mary was

did I offend her?‘ Stephanie reflected

didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room;

the guts to

don’t want to argue

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

pulled out her phone to pass the

messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming

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