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…

already risen from the bed, adjusting his attire

her in a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern

to kick him as they made their way to

seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while Yvonne sat demurely at the opposite end of the table, her demeanor reserved and

impassive as they both took their seats. Brad

sorry,” Sandra apologized as she poured the soup, her right hand trembling slightly,

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

have some more.” Hayley

but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his

accepting the soup and casually inquiring.

Chapter 137

you’re being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?”

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,

is a good

George’s

the table, occasionally

do you have any plans after

to keen bo

you so much, you must come visit Wellington Villa often to keep

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

in the living room; he

have the

[I don’t want to argue

hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense of reunion. However, despite the picturesque setting, tonight’s dinner had left her feeling

for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone

series of new messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming a

genuinely worried about you today. Later, I heard they found