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

his lap. He stared at her face, watching her anger melt into uncertainty

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

at breakfast, is this what you were

suddenly drifted away from

shifted slightly and wrapped her arms around his neck, looking

he was just too tired

dinner for me last night,” Stephanie said, her voice softening. Just the two of us, eating simple home–cooked dishes.” She spoke as if to herself,

our of my league,

body stiffened, but she continued, her words devoid of any insecurity, When I first married into the Wellington family, sure, I was

nuzzled closer, her face buried in the crook of his neck. His shoulders were broad and comforting, his chest solid and warin. Dominick was in great shape. She’d checked his temperature earlier,

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

around, there was no reason to feel

He didn’t fully understand what she meant. The complexities

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were a puzzle to him. Sull, her words surprised him, and a flicker of warmth spread

saying sentimental things. Her cheeks flushed as she raised her head, trying to be serious. “Dominick, are you hungry?

fine. I

oatmeal for breakfast.” It seemed like Dominick was really easy to

don’t feel like

he spoke, a sharp pain shot through his head. His face turned

your head

off his lap, and her voice edged with

worry she wasn’t even trying to hide, touched him.

“Lay

I’ll get the oil and give you a

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

“How’s that feel!”

gentle, but she tried her

soothing effect. Dominick felt some relief. At least she wasn’t pressing like she was trying to pop his head like a

Stephanie said softly. I have Sandra bring

“Okay,” he murmured.

moment. Maybe it was the storm raging outside, but the warmth

boxing gym? And don’t forget about shooting and horseback riding