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?”

after shop. Dominick didn’t seem interested in any

“I don’t know.”

irritated Stephanie. She stopped

do you really want?” she asked, a bit

He didn’t know.

gaze, just looking at her,

silence settled

an international lingerie boutique. A young salesgirl with a sweet smile called out to her, “Miss, we’ve just received

instinctively turned towards

girl enthusiastically promoting the products with a bright smile, Stephanie didn’t know how

and find the right fit, the young salesgirl said warmly. She took her

already have plenty at

Chapter 206

As women, we should always keep a youthful

Men are visual creatures. When we look

swarm of shop assistants surrounded Stephanie, bombarding her

typically strong–willed, found

at

as she was never good at

The

one then,” she finally

her agreement. “Miss,

more sizes since

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

no, that’s not necessary. You

exposed in front

in.”

e quickly

usual

truly fits.” The store staff was exceptionally

We’re all

help

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