Crossroads

Chapter 233

Chapter 233

The taxi driver said, “There’s no way we can get to the international airport in half an hour! Look at this storm. The traffic ahead is all jammed up Plus, there’s a speed limit. It’s dangerous to drive too fast in this weather.

He glanced at her anxious face and soaked clothes. “You’re pregnant, ma’am. Don’t stand out here in

But Stephanie had no time to wait.

n the rain. Get in the car and wait it out.”

She was drenched by the rain, her face pale. She didn’t say anything but shook her head at the driver.

She gripped her phone tightly, her heart racing.

Dominick has multiple complications from the bullet fragments in his brain. It’s affecting his vision, hearing, and sensory nerves. He doesn’t have much time lef

“George is sending Dominick to Serenburg tonight. They claim he fell down the stairs and is in a deep coma. Grandfather doesn’t want us involved. You need to get to the international airport within half an hour. He needs you. Hurry…

They say you left while he was in a coma. Stephanie, how heartless can you be she thought these words.

The rain poured harder. Stephanie stood alone in the darkness, lost and empty, staring at the traffic jam and the hazy orange glow of the streetlights.

Her mind was blank. She didn’t know what to do.

Tears mingled with the rain, blurring her vision. A deep ache squeezed her heart.

Stephanie didn’t want to leave. It was George who forced her out.

She desperately wanted to go back, to see him again.

“Stephanie, don’t stay in the rain. Come back with me… A familiar voice, accompanied by hurried footsteps, approached her.

It was Diana. She’d thought Stephanie would hop in the taxi and be gone, but the look on Stephanie’s face had unsettled her. So she followed.

of being pulled back, she

back

be careful! Watch out

she was selfish. She didn’t care if Dominick lived or died, but Stephanie was her niece. Seeing her pregnant, pale, and scared, Diana couldn’t help but regret calling George. Stephanie was so stubborn, always getting

to chase after her.

cradling her swollen belly with one hand as she ran through the rain. Dirty water splashed up from the street, soaking her clothes. She was a

mind was muddied. She couldn’t think clearly straight, as if everything

to the international airport in

just wanted to get to this place, but

the tears in her eyes and bit her trembling lips, suppressing the fear rising in her chest. “Stay calm,” she whispered to herself.

her consciousness back. She looked up in confusion and saw two drivers shouting at each other

was driving just fine, and you slammed

pouring rain, how was I supposed to see you

involved in a rear–end collision, and

cheeks as she watched them for a minute. Her gaze shifted

key still in u

the

into the driver’s seat, and slammed

started the engine that the two squabbling drivers behind

Chapter 213

chased after the

cart You’re stealing

Stephanie had already floored the white Porsche, tires spitting up grime as she shot

that the nearby highways were all jammed. Taking the regular route would take too much time. As soon as the car came out from the alley, Stephanie

downpours continuing relentlessly, severely affecting traffic. All the nearby shops had closed, and

back roads and get onto the highway. I can make it to the international airport

fixed

tears welling up in her

gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white with tension and fear. This was dangerous

the third intersection, she took another right, plunging into a dark alley behind a bar,

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