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…

risen from the bed, adjusting his attire while Stephanie

bedroom. With

kick him as they made

and Hayley were already seated. Hayley greeted them warmly, while

face remained impassive as they both took their seats. Brad

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

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

George Wellington, have some more.” Hayley

a slight sound of acknowledgment but his face remained deeply

quite friendly with Hayley, gladly accepting the soup and casually inquiring. “Everything settled for your move back

Chapter 137

you’re being transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?” George

before politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed all the handovers at work. Barring any surprises, I’ll be focusing on my career here in

“Staying at home is a

work during meals.” George’s stern voice

didn’t dare utter a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick beside her, who ate with the

have any plans after returning

to keen bo

Yvonne adores you so much, you must come visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company. Otherwise, with her

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 if it weren’t

offend her?‘ Stephanie reflected countless

her, Dominick didn’t enjoy lingering in the living room; he headed straight for

have the guts

[I don’t want to

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

pulled out her phone to pass

new messages on WhatsApp, mentioning that the company would be welcoming a new senior executive tomorrow, which had her quite

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