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.

the doorway quickly stepped aside, and George entered, leaning on his

her back to me… She’s in danger out

heartache as he took in the sight of his grandson’s frail body. He gritted his teeth and roared. “How could the

a deep breath. Suddenly, he swiftly yanked out the needle from the back of his right hand with his left hand, propping himself up

Brad immediately signaled the servant by the

“Get away!”

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

by the bed with a cane,

stubbornness and began to

the way, all of you! Let him kill himself! Don’t lift a finger

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

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.

and he couldn’t see anything. Fear surged within him, causing his limbs

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

react, and his

Blood trickled from

he stared down the staircase. His old face was filled with horror, and his heart

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pain clawed at his heart, stealing his breath

The familiar |

and headstrong than his father… How could he bear the pain of losing

over here

he looked at the lifeless body. He then quickly shouted, “Get the first aid kit, bring

swirling clouds. The weather was brutal, with lightning striking

sat in the car, her face momentarily illuminated by a flash of lightning through the window, turning her pale. Her

be pointless. Her eyes darted back, searching in the direction of Wellington Villa

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

to a stop, the driver softly clicked the door unlocked, Stephanie instantly threw the door open, eager to escape the confined space. But as soon as she opened the

umbrella, looking like she’d been waiting