Crossroads

Chapter 207

As night fell, the bustling streets lit up with rows of streetlights on either side.

A silver–grey Porsche quietly parked by the sidewalk, and the driver opened the rear door, waiting. Dominick and Stephanie got into the car, turning their heads to gaze out their respective windows.

The car was enveloped in silence.

“Mr. Wellington, Brad asked me to inform you that the Wellingtons had an early dinner tonight. If you and Mrs. Wellington have other plans, there’s no need to rush back,” the driver reported nervously, glancing cautiously at the rearview mirror. Dominick seemed to be in a bad mood tonight.

“Take us back home,” Dominick said calmly in the backseat, his expression unchanged.

Beside him, Stephanie stared at the swiftly retreating streetlights outside the window. She had no objections and thus remained silent.

The Wellingtons knew she and Dominick hadn’t been getting along well lately. Brad probably wanted to give them more alone time together, but there was just silence between them.

Returning to Wellington Villa would take at least half an hour. This eerie silence made everyone uncomfortable.

Stephanie leaned against the window, her right hand supporting her chin.

She noticed the driver’s nervous expression when her gaze swept past the driver’s seat. It seemed the Wellingtons‘ servants were particularly wary of Dominick.

“Is Grandpa still busy preparing for the baby’s one–month celebration since they had an early dinner?” she suddenly asked.

Dominick was stunned and contemplative, turning to look at her face for a moment.

was slow to react. When he realized she was talking to him, he quickly answered in a fluster, “Yes, yes. Mr. George Wellington and Brad have been busy preparing for the kids‘ one–month celebration. I heard Mr. George Wellington

Wellington Villa

Wellington Villa. Mr. George Wellington said the family hasn’t hosted a celebration in many years. So, it must be grand. Everyone is looking

the atmosphere

remained silent, staring straight ahead but inadvertently

be considerate and attentive, even caring for a

trace of gloom appeared on Dominick’s

Doesn’t that mean we’re hosting a lot of guests?” Stephanie was chatting excitedly and leaned

driver admitted. The car drove smoothly

family. They should be notified personally in advance.” George’s commanding and vigorous voice was heard as soon as

Stephanie’s aunt, Diana, as well,” George

Reeds are not…” Stephanie walked closer,

writing the invitations, glanced up at her. Stephanie immediately clammed

to the birth of his great–grandchildren

of Diana, Stephanie felt a pang

the Reed family, but Diana was different. Due to Diana’s illness, Stephanie hadn’t dared

large coffee table, allowing George to continue writing. He then turned to Stephanie and asked, “Mrs. Wellington, I heard Ms. Clark

Chapter 207

daughters. The eldest, Madison, had married Gary from Caelorium. The second, Diana, now nearly forty and unmarried, was often called “Ms.

and there should be no aftereffects,” Stephanie replied, feeling relieved

was necessary, but who would have thought that conservative treatment and a heart stent surgery would suffice.” Brad

was Ms. Clark’s