Crossroads

Chapter 206

Chapter 206

Stephanie eventually decided against buying that playful little princess dress. Feeling frustrated, she turned on her heel and walked out of the baby

store.

There were certain topics he never brought up, and she didn’t either.

Whenever they came up, it led to conflict and irritation.

Walking along the bustling commercial street, they each turned their heads to glance at the shops, not speaking a word.

However, as she looked down, Stephanie noticed his right hand loosely around her waist. It wasn’t a firm hold, just a gentle touch. As the crowd thickened near the end of the workday, his gesture protected her from being jostled by passersby.

“Her husband is so handsome.”

Their striking appearance drew attention. Stephanie, dressed in loose maternity clothes, walked carefully with her head down. Beside her, Dominick, typically aloof, displayed his chiseled features and exceptional poise. He rarely appeared so openly. His unique, calm demeanor left a lasting impression.

“Let’s go home.” She suddenly lost the desire to continue. It was strange,

She had never expected him, the esteemed Dominick, to accompany her shopping or to the movies like an ordinary couple.

She couldn’t understand his behavior today. He usually disliked crowded streets and avoided being in packed places.

Dominick stopped, lowering his gaze to her, but remained silent.

“We got everything in Wellington Villa. There’s nothing we need to buy,” she muttered, sensing his attention without looking up. It made her

uncomfortable.

They knew the baby would arrive in about a month, but they tacitly avoided discussing anything that happened before.

Keeping silent and pretending all was well seemed the best way to handle things, though it left them both frustrated and unable to let go.

Walk with me a bit further.”

His words puzzled Stephanie. She lifted her head to look at his stern profile, but he was staring intently ahead, determined.

What do you want to buy?” She followed his pace.

“I don’t know.”

“Where are we going?”

shop after shop. Dominick didn’t seem interested in any of

“I don’t know.”

answers irritated

do you really want?” she asked, a bit

He didn’t know.

lowered his gaze, just looking at her, capturing

heavy silence settled

international lingerie boutique. A young salesgirl with a sweet smile called out to her, “Miss,

the invitation, Stephanie instinctively turned towards

products with a bright smile, Stephanie didn’t know how to refuse. Meanwhile,

on and find the right fit,

already have

Chapter 206

try this light pink one. As women, we should

got to treat ourselves right and invest in ourselves. Men are visual creatures.

Stephanie, bombarding her with a

typically strong–willed, found

at

was

The

she finally

her agreement. “Miss, the fitting rooms

get more sizes since cup sizes

during pregnancy. Miss, don’t close the door. I need

necessary. You

exposed in front of

in.”

e quickly

her decision. Despite her usual stern demeanor, she didn’t

fits.” The store staff

be shy. We’re all

help

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