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 attire while

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

to kick him as they made their way to the main dining

dining room of the main house, George, Mary, and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of the table, her demeanor

they both took their seats. Brad promptly

Isaac, I’m terribly sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling slightly, causing

worries,” Hayley reassured, standing up and taking the ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do

Hayley personally served

of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

on the other hand, seemed quite friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for

Chapter 137

being 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

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

during meals.” George’s stern

Meanwhile, Stephanie didn’t dare utter a word at the table, occasionally

do you have any plans after

to keen bo

Wellington Villa often to

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

her?‘ Stephanie reflected countless

didn’t enjoy lingering in the living

the guts to ask

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 glow that evoked a sense of reunion. However, despite the picturesque setting, tonight’s dinner had left

one for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone

the

today. Later,