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

He stared at her face, watching her anger melt into uncertainty and unease. All her emotions were written

tricky,” he softly continued, looking into

morning at breakfast, is this what you were

eyes suddenly drifted away

wasn’t so sure. She shifted slightly and wrapped her arms around his neck, looking

just too tired

last night,” Stephanie said, her voice softening. Just the two of us, eating simple home–cooked dishes.” She

of my league,

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

were broad and comforting, his chest solid and warin. Dominick was in great shape. She’d checked his

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

there was no

her to say such things. He didn’t fully understand what she meant. The complexities of

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her words surprised him, and a flicker of warmth spread

raised her head, trying to be serious. “Dominick, are you hungry?

fine. I am

It seemed like Dominick was

don’t feel like eating.

clearly pushing himself too hard. As soon as he spoke, a sharp pain shot through his head. His face turned pale as he gritted his teeth to endure

your head

his lap, and her voice edged

even trying to hide, touched him. “Yeah,” he admitted quietly, not bothering to

“Lay

get the oil and give you a

nothing serious, so she wasn’t overly concerned.

“How’s that feel!”

to be gentle, but she tried her best

temples. The cool medicated oil added a soothing effect. Dominick felt some relief. At least she wasn’t pressing like she was trying to pop his

Stephanie said softly.

“Okay,” he murmured.

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

remember 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