Crossroads

Chapter 229

Ourile, the sky was filled with rolling dark clouds. The wind howled, whipping the tree branches into a frenzy and sending leaves and dust swirling through the air. A streak of lighting suddenly cut through the dark sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. It was a night that made one want to hide under the covers.

Stephanie looked out the windows, feeling uneasy.

to go out at this time.

“The weather is nasty, It looks like a typhoon is coming…” It was clearly not wise to

All day, the wind had been picking up, and the sky had been growing darker. But the rain still hadn’t come, and the clouds seemed to be holding their breath, gathering strength for a massive downpour.

Stephanie reached out, shutting the windows tight and pulling the curtains closed.

Just as she turned to leave, she remembered something and called out, Dominick

The quiet bedroom seemed even more silent because of the thunder outside, with no response,

“Dominick!” Her face suddenly turned anxious. She quickly walked over and felt relieved to see the man still sitting by the bed. “Dominick, why didn’t you answer me?” she asked, a hint of annoyance in her voice.

A figure obscured his view as Dominick finally looked up, his voice laced with a hint of mixed feelings, “What’s the matter?

“What’s the matter? I called you three times Stephanie leaned in close, scrutinizing him with some confusion.

“I was thinking about something.” He spoke as if it was nothing, turning his head to avoid her gaze. Then, he quickly added, his tone calm as usual, “Something about the company.”

The company? You’re just making excuse. He was lying.

Stephanie stopped, her eyes boring into him, her face filled with nervousness and frustration. She raised her voice and yelled at him, I told you before, when I call you three times, you have to answer, no matter what.. Dominick, don’t you dare pull this crap with me. You can’t just ignore

Hearing her voice drop, Dominick knew Stephanie was that kind of woman. Even if she was scared, the toughest words she could can’t ignore me…

utter wers,

You

She was the only one who dared speak to him like that, and even be found himself spoiling her whims. Repeated setbacks could break a person, bur he didn’t want her to feel wronged. She deserved to be spoiled, to be a little reckless

pulling her onto his lap. He stared at her face, watching her anger melt into uncertainty and unease. All her emotions were written on her face. She was actually

dealing with something lately. It’s a bit tricky,” he softly continued, looking into her eyes. That

this morning at breakfast, is this what

His eyes suddenly

wrapped her arms around his neck,

was just

voice softening. Just the two of us, eating simple home–cooked dishes.” She spoke as if to herself,

says someone like you is way our of my league, that I’ll always feel like I don’t measure up if

but she continued, her words devoid of any insecurity,

crook of his neck. His shoulders were broad and comforting, his chest solid and warin. Dominick was in great shape. She’d

great Mr. Hayes of Havencrest gets bossed around by me every day. Why should I feel small” she added a teasing tone to her words. She had come to realize that even the sprawling Wellington Villa was cold and unfamiliar. She knew Dominick had her back. No matter what she messed up or misspoke, he’d

him around, there was no reason

didn’t fully understand what she

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Chapter 920

puzzle to him. Sull, her words surprised him, and a flicker

as she raised her head, trying to be serious. “Dominick, are you hungry? Should I ask Sandra

I am

It seemed like Dominick was

like

he spoke, a sharp pain shot through his

head hurting

Stephanie slipped off his

the raw worry she wasn’t even trying to hide, touched him. “Yeah,” he admitted quietly,

“Lay

get the oil and

caused by his late nights and overworking. It seemed to be nothing serious, so she wasn’t overly concerned. Over time, she’d figured out how to apply just the right force with the oil to give him some

“How’s that feel!”

to be gentle, but she tried her best

felt some relief. At

softly. I have Sandra bring up dinner when

“Okay,” he murmured.

been ages since they’d shared such a peaceful moment. Maybe it was the storm raging

don’t forget about shooting and horseback riding too. Now that I’ve