Crossroads

Chapter 228

Chapter 228

Stephanie didn’t know what Dominick and the others were talking about in the study. It seemed like something urgent had happened. They had been occupied from 8 AM to noon, and they refused lunch. The study door was still tightly closed.

Stephanie spent a drowsy afternoon in the bedroom next door. At about 6 PM, Sandra knocked on her door and asked her what she wanted to eat for dinner. Standing at the door, Stephanie sensitively heard the doorknob of the study turn.

She walked towards the study, where Vincent and the others had indeed come out,

Seeing this, Sandra also walked over and asked, “Mr. Hayes, do y

“No need. I’m leaving”

you want to stay for dinner!”

Vincent replied briefly, holding a few document bags in his right hand, and left in a hurry. When he passed by Stephanie, he just glanced at her in

silence.

Stephanie, with a frown, watched him go down the stairs and leave. She felt that Vincent had something urgent to do, and he seemed to be nervous about something

“Rest more…”

Scort’s voice came from the study. He should be talking to Dominick. Stunned, Stephanie hurriedly pushed the door of the study open with her right hand and walked over quickly.

Stephanie almost bumped into Scout, who was preparing to come out.

Seeing her anxious face, Scott smiled at her gently, “Keep an eye on Dominick and notify us immediately if anything happens.”

Stephanie didn’t understand what he meant.

Scott didn’t say much to her, as if everything was normal. He bypassed her calmly and added in a low voice, “Stay with him.”

Stephanie thought, Stay with Dominick? He is a man. Does he need my company?

something was off, so she turned her head, only to see

into the study and found Dominick reading

said…” Stephanie paused. After struggling, she

had come in. He replied without even raising his head. “I’m

not a child, go to see a doctor if you are sick, or I

me something His voice

solemn tone, Stephanie became nervous

you won’t run around

“Why?”

Dominick hu

and he emphasized it again. Stephanie looked

“It’s dangerous out there.”

insincere explanation, Stephanie raised her voice while refuting him. “It’s nonsense. Besides, I’m not one of those weak and

her body, his tall and handsome figure had a

voice, “Stephanie, you’d better be good. Otherwise, I will confine you to your

was furious. What a jerk Bad–tempered Dominick always wanted others to

a big step

told Dominick angrily. “If I want to run away, do you think

they confronted each

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Chapter 228

was tense. She didn’t want to talk with Dominick anymore. So, she

“Don’t leave.”

turned around, she heard Dominick’s stammer. His voice was

felt sorry for Dominick working so hard. Maybe too many things had happened recently, and she softened

an agreement very reluctantly so

in a

approaching him, his stern face softened a little, but

you have a bad temper and it’s really hard to get along with you? You are

She grabbed his arm and

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