Crossroads

Chapter 188

In the dimly lit bedroom, her trembling hand hastily flicked the wall switch, flooding the room with light as every overhead lamp blazed to life. instantly illuminating the space as bright as day.

Stephanie’s face turned pale, her heart still racing, staring blankly at the spot where the bedroom door had been.

There was nothing

The dark figure that had been at the door just moments ago had vanished.

The bright lights around her eased her nerves slightly. She took a deep breath, then pinched her thigh hard enough to hum, confirming to herself that she wasn’t dreaming.

“Could it be because I was startled from falling into the pool this afternoon!” She wondered if it was all just an illusion

Climbing out of bed, she sat rambly on the edge, her expression distant and her heart still in disarray

“Sandra, I’m hungry! Quickly, have dinner brought up here, hurry!” She didn’t care anymore; she needed company to bolster her courage. Pressing the service bell, she yelled in a trembling voice with urgency to the other end with Sandra

Sandra had been looking after her for over half a year, and it was the first time she’d seen Stephanie so anxious to eat. She rushed in with two maids, carrying the freshly cooked dishes into her room.

“Mrs. Wellington, the chef are making three more dishes. Please take your time…” Sandra acted swiftly, knocking on the door and entering, setting the tableware before urging Stephanie to eat. But she noticed Stephanie curled up on the small sofa, showing no appetite at all

“Don’t you like these dishes?” Sandra paused, perplexed by Stephanie’s request. Throughout Wellington Villa, everyone was aware of her picky eating habits. Yet, Dominick never voiced any objections, if Stephanie was picky with her food, they could afford to cater to her preferences. As long as it didn’t jeopardize the baby’s health, even George remained unconcerned.

“Very well, I’ll instruct the chef to prepare something different” Sandra decided, turning to leave.

ie’s unexpected grip on Sandra’s sleeve betrayed her unusual persistence.

Stephanie’s

resist a smile. “It’s a shame Dominick isn’t here to witness you like this tonight… Everyone knew

banter, Stephanie kept her head low, consumed by a wave

deepened, and her brow furrowed as she addressed Stephanie more seriously. “Mrs. Wellington, you don’t look well. Could it be that you caught a chill from falling into the pool this

“Maybe,” Stephanie murmured dismally

of what troubled her,

the phone on the bedside table rang, jolting Stephanie. She stiffly turned

been fearless, except for supernatural

discipline her had failed, resorting instead

ghostly pale, Sandra

have

fixed on the phone, som between curiosity and apprehension. Her mind raced with unsenling possibilities, leaving her hesitant

from Mr. Wellington, Sandra announced, retrieving the phone

glanced at it and confirmed it was indeed from Dominick’s

the phone and couldn’t help but complain, “Why would he text me at this hour to

so easily startled. Typically, Dominick’s attempts to intimidate or scare her were futile. After Stephanie took her phone, Sandra placed a

her to drink the hot soup to calm her nerves. Stephanie furrowed her delicate brows, set down

Chapter 188

“Right now!” Sandra questioned.

now, Dominick

afternoon, while they were in the backyard, she couldn’t understand the details of his conversation but caught Dominick mentioning someone named Mason on the phone. This so–called business reception was

last time. Was Dominick going there

her. “Dominick asked me to come

it further. If he truly needed her presence,

Wellington, the

accompanied Stephanie to the gates of Breeze Villa. The autumn wind was picking up,

the pool this afternoon. Going out now could easily make you catch a cold. Shouldn’t we call Mr.

the thick clouds gathering in the dark sky, growing increasingly worried. It