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 and unease. All her emotions were written

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

at breakfast, is this what you were thinking

eyes suddenly drifted away

so sure. She shifted slightly and wrapped her arms around his neck, looking at him.

he was just too tired

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

like you is way our of my league, that

of any insecurity, When I first married into the

face buried in the crook of his neck. His shoulders were broad and comforting, his chest solid and warin.

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

there was

expected her to say such things. He didn’t fully understand

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

she raised her head, trying

fine. I am

plain oatmeal for breakfast.” It seemed like

feel like eating. Maybe

sharp pain shot through

your head

slipped off his lap, and her voice edged

in her eyes, the raw worry she wasn’t even trying to hide, touched him. “Yeah,” he admitted quietly, not bothering to deny it

“Lay

I’ll get the oil and

and overworking. It seemed to be nothing serious, so she

“How’s that feel!”

wasn’t born to be gentle, but she tried her

fingers gently pressed on his temples. The cool medicated oil added a soothing effect. Dominick felt some relief. At least she wasn’t pressing like she

tired, just take a nap, Stephanie said softly. I have Sandra bring up dinner

“Okay,” he murmured.

shared such a peaceful moment. Maybe it was the storm raging outside,

you promised to take me to that boxing gym? And don’t forget about shooting and horseback riding too. Now that I’ve had the baby, I