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

a brief embrace, guiding her out of the bedroom. With a sigh, he added, “Stephanie, you’re finally showing concern for me. It’s quite an

fighting the urge to kick him as they

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

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

she poured the

the ladle from Sandra’s hand. “Let me do

Hayley personally

acknowledgment but his face remained deeply preoccupied, his food

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

Chapter 137

transferred to Havencrest from Serenburg?”

politely replying, “Yes,” I’ve completed

home is a good

work during meals.” George’s

a word at the table, occasionally stealing glances at Dominick

you have any plans after returning

to keen bo

visit Wellington Villa often to keep her company. Otherwise, with her temperament, she might struggle to

to her pregnancy, simply passed through. Listening to the two women chatting and laughing,

I offend her?‘ Stephanie reflected countless

enjoy lingering in the living room; he headed straight for the

have the

want to

where the full moon hung high overhead, casting a serene glow that evoked a sense

for moonlit reveries, she pulled out her phone to pass

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

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