Crossroads

Chapter 152

“Dominick..” she called out twice, but the man sitting quietly on the edge of the bed didn’t respond, as if he hadn’t heard her at all.

Stephanie brought a first aid box into the room; her delicate brows furrowed as the observed Dominick. His demeanor struck her as odd.

Since returning to the bedroom, he had been sitting there, head slightly bowed, staring blankly at his hands. He flexed and unflexed his fingers as though deeply engrossed in testing something

It wasn’t until Stephanie approached him and called his name again. “Dominick”

This time, he looked up sharply, a flash of inexplicable panic crossing his eyes.

“What happened to you? Stephanie quickly sat beside him, looking at him suspiciously. She hesitated before asking, “Dominick, did you not hear

me earlier!”

His reaction had been one of clear shock as if surprised by her sudden appearance or perhaps by something else entirely.

“Nothing” he replied, his usual cold expression returning as he turned his head slightly away from her. His voice was hoarse. “I don’t need any medicine. The headache is gone.

Histo

rone was low and detached, as if trying to convince her everything was fine

next to him, pressing her lips, suddenly falling silent. It was clear

and vibrant blue. Yet, in

pulled out an electronic thermometer, and played with it

said nothing was wrong and that he didn’t need any

pressing the button, which

still sulking and was startled by the sound. She quickly hid

contrast to

momentarily, ensuring she

perked up and moved closer to him, her concem evident.

actually used that word to describe

half–umiling as he watched her bustling about with renewed

of 101.3 degrees, and you still say nothing’s wrong,” Stephanie stared at the thermometer, her face clouded

for the maid to fetch a doctor when Dominick grasped her right wrist. That’s not necessary,” he said. His eyes were half–closed in fatigue. “Stephanie, just lie down

He said, “Don’t move

rumenaged around in the bed adjusting the covers, fiddling

She used their sons as an excuse again, planning to get up and apply some

very tired Dominick grumbled, pulling her

around her from behind. Her body was soft, perhaps due to her pregnancy, with a faint baby powder scent. Dominick’s lips. brushed against the nape of her neck as he spoke in a low voice. “Stephanie, if my

half a minute

pillow, a hubit be

are you looking at

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