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?”

the street, passing shop after shop. Dominick

“I don’t know.”

irritated Stephanie. She

want?” she asked, a

He didn’t know.

gaze, just looking at her, capturing her current

silence settled between them,

A young salesgirl with a sweet smile called out to her,

instinctively turned towards the

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

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

have plenty at

Chapter 206

light pink one. As women, we should always keep

ourselves. Men are visual creatures. When we look after ourselves, they will

of shop assistants surrounded Stephanie, bombarding

strong–willed, found

at

she was

The

finally said, her

were thrilled by her

get more sizes since

Miss, don’t close the door. I

necessary. You don’t need,

exposed in front of

in.”

e quickly

her decision. Despite her usual

truly fits.” The store staff

We’re all women here.

help

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