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.

she’s abandoned you. Why is it impossible?” The servants at the doorway quickly stepped aside, and George entered, leaning on his cane. He walked

is she?” Dominick insisted. “Give her back to

face darkened with rage, his cloudy eyes burning with anger and heartache as he took in the sight of his grandson’s frail body. He gritted

man in the bed didn’t respond. His head seemed to throb with a dull pain. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Suddenly, he swiftly yanked out the needle from the back of his right hand with his left hand, propping

this, Brad immediately signaled the servant by

“Get away!”

up, his voice a raspy growl. Even though he was sick as hell, his terrible mood made him look even more

by the bed with a cane,

furious at Dominick’s stubbornness and began to

of the way, all of you! Let him

IV drip continued, and they just watched Dominick, looking pale and weak. hurriedly striding

them bicker, his heart filled with anxiety. He quickly followed. “Mr. Wellington, you’re still in a fragile state, with multiple complications… This can’t wait any longer.

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

a step and lost his balance, tumbling down the stairs. The sickening thuds echoed

Brad was the first to react, and his voice filled with terror as he rushed

for a second. They looked at Dominick’s tall frame lying motionless at the bottom of the stairs. Blood trickled from a gash on his forehead, staining his already pale face.

staircase. His old face was filled with horror, and his heart raced wildly. His lips trembled as he tried to give orders, but

Chapter 231

pain clawed at his heart, stealing his breath and

The familiar |

and headstrong than his father… How could he bear

Morris, get over here

bottom of the stairs, his eyes filled with tears as he looked at the lifeless body. He

clouds. The weather was brutal, with lightning striking and thunder booming

the window, turning

be pointless. Her eyes darted back,

was doing. Please, you have to be alright… she silently

door open, eager to escape the confined space. But as soon as she opened the door, she was met with

clutching an umbrella, looking