Crossroads

Chapter 231

“Where is Stephanie?”

Dominick woke up much earlier than expected. He nearly gave everyone a heart attack when he passed out. Fortunately, he regained consciousnes

now

However, the first thing he said upon waking was her name. Sandra and the others stood by the bed, exchanging troubled glances, looking quite complex and uneasy.

“Where is Stephanie?”

He lay pale and weak on the hospital bed, eyes closed, an IV line anaking from his right hand. Every ounce of strength had drained from him, but at least the pounding in his head had eased,

There were some noisy sounds around him, but he knew she wasn’t there.

Sandra stepped closer, her nerves on edge. They usually feared Dominick, but tonight, they were especially cautious. She spoke sofily. “Diana had called and…

“Where is she?f

Dominick’s pale face turned grim as he sensed something was wrong. He immediately opened his eyes, his hoarse voice sounding particularly

eerie.

Sandra flinched at his sudden intensity.

She bit her lip and lowered her head, not daring to look directly at him, “Mrs. Wellington just left. She said she was going to Diana’s place,” she managed to say and tried to be calm.

“Impossible,” he retorted coldly, his voice firm in denial.

first time she’s abandoned you. Why is it impossible?” The servants at the doorway quickly stepped aside, and George entered, leaning

her back to me… She’s

cloudy eyes burning with anger and heartache as he took in the sight of his grandson’s frail body. He gritted his teeth and roared. “How could the Wellingtons produce such a useless man like you? You’re sick, yet all you can think about

with a dull pain. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Suddenly, he swiftly yanked out the

signaled the servant by the

“Get away!”

as he tried to sit up, his voice a raspy growl. Even though

the bed with a cane, George

stubbornness and began to curse

you! Let him kill

to touch Dominick. The IV drip continued, and they just watched Dominick, looking pale

quickly followed. “Mr. Wellington, you’re still in a fragile state, with multiple complications… This can’t wait any longer. We

Dominick had already reached the stairs. Suddenly, his vision blurred, and he couldn’t see anything.

the stairs. The sickening thuds echoed through the house, shocking everyone

and his voice filled with terror as he rushed

the bottom of the stairs. Blood trickled from a gash on his forehead, staining his already

widened as he stared down the staircase. His old face was filled with horror, and his heart raced wildly. His lips trembled as

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pain clawed at his heart,

The familiar |

even more stubborn and headstrong than his father… How could he bear

Morris, get over here and

already reached the bottom of the stairs, his eyes filled with tears as he looked at the lifeless body. He then quickly shouted, “Get the first aid kit, bring all necessary medications, and contact the private

sky dark with swirling clouds. The weather was brutal, with lightning striking

through the window, turning her pale. Her heart suddenly pounded

bother screaming inside the car. It would be pointless. Her eyes darted back, searching in the

doing. Please, you have to be alright…

eager

stood there, clutching an umbrella, looking like she’d