Chapter 123 Stephanie returned to Wellington Villa and realized that George hadn’t come back yet. “Mr. Wellington is still at Serenburg Hospital…” Brad said as he instructed the staff to prepare some oatmeal for her, briefly explaining they situation. “Is he feeling unwell?” she asked. Brad didn’t elaborate, simply saying, “Have some hot oatmeal and then have a rest in your room. The time difference must be hard to stand.” He turned away quickly as if he had something urgent to attend to. Stephanie stood by the dining table, wanting to ask more, but Brad was already out of sight. She had no appetite and only nibbled at her food before heading to her bedroom. She remembered Vincent mentioning that George was very angry. Due to the recent turmoil in the company, George had decided to let Dominick handle it himself, refusing to deal with the mess. Having slept on the plane, Stephanie wasn’t tired. The air and environment in Serenburg were great, but she always felt more comfortable and at ease at home. Somehow, Wellington Villa had started to feel like her home. She curled up on the small sofa in the bedroom and turned on the TV with the remote. To her surprise, a live press conference was being broadcast on the news channel, and the man at the center was Dominick, addressing rumors about a recent car accident. “It’s his first time appearing so publicly, and he looks like so unwell,” Stephanie muttered as she watched. Dominick had a fractured right shoulder blade, and his right arm was held in a special brace. Even as a patient, Dominick’s cold demeanor made it clear he was not someone to be trifled with. ‘George must be really angry,‘ she thought, frowning slightly. George, despite his stern face, was very fond of Dominick. Yet he had let his injured grandson face the public himself. “Why did George stay in Serenburg?” George was in good health, without any serious issues. Suddenly, her phone rang. She picked it up. “Stephanie, are you back in the country?” It was Molly. Stephanie lowered the TV volume and replied, “I just got home.” Molly, hearing the news in the background, asked hesitantly, “Are you watching Dominick’s press conference?” “Yes.” Molly, who was also watching the same channel at home, sounded troubled, “Stephanie, thanks to your husband, I’m going to be annoyed to death. Last time at our reunion, they added me to a WhatsApp group. Some women took secret photos of your husband and bragged about it in the group, saying they’d keep their idol’s photos… Now that they know he’s the heir of the Wellington family in Havencrest. They’re losing it. They’ve been messaging me non–stopy shocked and excited.” In fact, Molly found out about the press conference exactly from the enthusiastic women in the group. Chapter 123 “At the reunion, the class president even flaunted in front of your husband with his wine. Now he’s really nervous, trying to find out what you like, probably planning to send you a gift…” Molly chatted about their old classmates, but Stephanie was distracted, her eyes narrowing as she glued to the TV…. “Tell him to keep a low profile next time,” she replied absentmindedly. “What’s wrong?” Molly noticed the change in her tone. “Last car accident… In the video, Dominick’s only injury seems to be his right arm, and he looks fine. Are you hurt?” “I’m not hurt.” Stephanie wasn’t injured, but she was puzzled. During the press conference, Dominick firmly stated that the car accident was just an accident and he didn’t intend to pursue charges against Kevin, From what she knew, Dominick wasn’t the forgiving type. Kevin, who had been driving drunk, was criminally detained. While this wasn’t a big deal for the Nelson family, Stella had been anxious for days, worried about Dominick’s retaliation. Stephanie thought for a moment. “Because of family ties?” But that didn’t seem like his style. “On the night of the incident, a suspicious person was found in the parking lot surveillance at Blossom Club. It’s confirmed that someone tampered with Kevin’s car…” Dominick briefly mentioned this at the press conference before quickly leaving. They went straight to the office, and after the secretary closed the door, Scott started showing him some videos. “Also, while you were hospitalized in Serenburg, the media here was clearly being manipulated. One newspaper admitted to taking money to spread false rumors about your severe injuries from the car accident. With social media being so prevalent, it’s hard to control, and these rumors directly impacted investor confidence.” At first, they all thought Kevin’s drunk driving accident, which severely injured Dominick, was due to some emotional drama involving Stephanie. But now, it was clear that these events were directly targeting Dominick. “It doesn’t seem like doing by a business rival.” Anthony slammed a thick stack of project files onto the table. Since Dominick’s accident, they had all wondered who in the business world would dare make such a move. After nearly two weeks of sleepless nights investigating, they found no suspicious suspects. They believed the one who did it not only wanted to hurt the company but also wanted Dominick dead. “Could it be some remaining relatives from the brothers of the Bretherton family?” Vincent, exhausted, leaned back on the sofa and asked casually, … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 123” »
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Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus
Stephanie lost her mother early and was abandoned by her bankrupt father. Seeking a warm home, she chose to marry her husband. After three years of marriage without any intimacy, Stephanie was excited when her husband invited her to a hotel. But her joy turned to shock when she discovered the man in the bed who wasn’t her husband.
Dominick, heir to a powerful family, focused on inheriting the family business. He disgusted every woman after a breakup, but he ended up having a one-night stand with Stephanie, who bore a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend. Despite knowing she wasn’t her, he found himself drawn to Stephanie.Angry and saddened, Stephanie confronted her husband about the stranger in the hotel room, only to find him with his mistress and their illegitimate daughter. This revelation was hard to accept, but what was even more painful was discovering she was pregnant with the stranger’s child…
Chapter 122 Dominick and the others had to rush back to the country, and Hayley, along with some senior executives from the Serenburg branch, came to see them off. She smiled at Stephanie in front of her and spoke with a gentle and clear voice. “As Dominick is still recovering from his injuries, please take care of him for me.” Yet, when others heard Hayley ask Stephanie to take care of Dominick, it sounded rather odd. “Got it,” Stephanie said with a little expression on her face while nodding. “Hayley, you shouldn’t have said that.” Vincent, who was also leaving on the same flight, spoke up. As soon as he said that, Hayley’s smile immediately stiffened. He remarked, “Dominick’s wife is a real jinx, always bringing bad luck wherever she goes. I don’t think we should count on her to take care of Dominick. Last time, she even tied up a nurse.” “Damn you, Vincent! How dare you call me that?!” Stephanie glared at him angrily. If Dominick wasn’t there, she would have definitely rushed over and kicked Vincent for his loose tongue. At that, the senior executives, who were there to see them off, chuckled while Hayley’s tense expression relaxed. Vincent was a very skilled socialite. By saying that, he acknowledged Stephanie’s status and replaced “please take care” with “we shouldn’t count on“. It was impossible for those in the business world not to have some scheming and cunning. Although they were all smiling, certain things became clear in their minds instantly. If someone like her was accepted by Dominick’s inner circle, it meant they all had to acknowledge her as well Dominick’s left hand tightened around Stephanie’s waist slightly as he reminded, “Time to board.” The others then offered wishes like “Have a safe trip, take care” and didn’t dare delay him, standing in place to watch them leave. “Actually, no matter how capable a woman is in her career, it’s not as good as An older man in his fifties standing next to Hayley looked thoughtfully at the two figures leaning on each other and smiled ambiguously, “It’s not as good as finding a man who loves her and lives a simple life, not like us, always so tired.” She wore a sophisticated light gray skirt suit paired with a bright rose–red blouse, looking smart and elegant. As Hayley stood in the windy airport, the breeze tousled her perfectly styled hair slightly. Hayley maintained her professional smile and replied, “Don’t get the wrong idea, Norman. I misspoke earlier. You know how things are between Dominick and me. It’s not what you think… Besides, Ms. Reed is very well–suited to Dominick.” As she spoke, her voice trailed off at the end. Stephanie had just boarded the private jet and wanted to ask Dominick about Hayley. However, he seemed very busy and asked the flight attendant to take care of her before heading to the upper cabin with Vincent to discuss business. Stephanie didn’t understand much about company matters, and Dominick didn’t let her in on much, either. Feeling inexplicably down, she sat by the window and stared at the drifting white clouds outside. She muttered to herself, “Why didn’t Dominick’s mother and Yvonne show up just now… 16:11 Sun, 23 Jun Chapter 122 Stephanie propped her chin on her right hand and let her mind wander. Although Dominick didn’t talk much with his mother, it seemed their relationship wasn’t good As she was expecting twins, she was quite tired and soon fell asleep after closing her eyes. “Ms. Reed, wake up. The plane has landed.” After some time, a gentle voice woke Stephanie up. She then realized she had slept through the flight. She opened her eyes to find herself still on the plane, but the door was already open, and a beautiful flight attendant was standing before her. Stephanie asked, “Where are Dominick and Vincent?” The flight attendant replied, “They seemed to have something urgent and left in a hurry.” Stephanie looked a bit disappointed upon hearing that. She thought irritably, “Seriously? How could they just leave me there without saying anything?” “Mr. Wellington asked us not to disturb you earlier. But the air inside the cabin is a bit stuffy, and there’s already someone downstairs to pick you up….the flight attendant smiled awkwardly. Actually, the plane had already landed half an hour ago. As soon as Stephanie disembarked, she spotted Brad right away. “Mr. Wellington asked me to pick you up,” Brad explained briefly and then opened the car door for her. Stephanie felt that he had become distant toward her since Dominick’s car accident, which made her movements a bit awkward. “Thank you,” she murmured and then quietly sat in the back seat. Afterward, the driver drove steadily toward Wellington Villa with Brad sitting in the front passenger seat. Stephanie could vaguely see his furrowed brows in the rearview mirror as if he was deep in thought. She hesitated and then spoke softly. “Dominick had a check–up before we came back. Other than the unhealed fracture in his right scapula, everything else was fine.” Stephanie assumed that Brad was probably worried about Dominick’s condition. Actually, Brad was preoccupied with his own thoughts that had little to do with her. He turned to look at Stephanie and said in a somewhat somber tone, “The fracture will heal over time, but Mr. Wellington’s head…” When he saw that Stephanie’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked at him, he stopped–talking because George didn’t want anyone to bring it up. The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became, and she said, “I know I can’t help him with anything. But could you please not keep me in the dark? What’s going on with Dominick… He left with Vincent earlier. Did something happen to him…” Brad looked at the worry in Stephanie’s eyes, realizing her feelings were genuine. He said, “Mr. Wellington just suddenly had some urgent matters to attend to…” Ever since the car accident, Stephanie had been consumed by guilt, always thinking that Kevin’s drunken crash had dragged Dominick into it. She couldn’t forget that day when Dominick’s breath was weak and blood was pouring from his forehead. Suddenly, she was terrified of losing him. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 122” »
Chapter 121 Dominick asked, “What are you thinking about? He watched as Stephanie placed the takeout food she brought back on the bedside table and then sat in the chair by the bed, lost in thought with a somewhat puzzled and displeased expression. She was indeed thinking about something, and when she heard Dominick speak, she looked up in a daze. Before Stephanie could say anything, Dominick frowned slightly, “You don’t need to worry about company affairs.” He assumed Stephanie was sulking because he had kicked her out earlier. “Okay,” she murmured with an uneasy expression and lowered her head, her eyes filled with conflicting emotions. Dominick stared at Stephanie’s side profile, easily saw that she was troubled, and spoke in a deep voice. “I have plenty of capable aides. I don’t need you to be like them. You are just my.. He wanted to explain himself, but he wasn’t sure how to put them into words. Stephanie didn’t catch the rest of what Dominick said as her phone vibrated in her coat pocket. There was a new message on her WhatsApp app that read: [How are you doing now, Stephanie? I saw the news. Did you get into a car accident? Please reply when you can. I’m very worried about you. It was a message from Molly. Stephanie first looked up at Dominick and asked, “Are we going back home tomorrow?” He raised his eyebrows slightly, curious if Stephanie had met someone recently, Dominick glanced skeptically at her phone screen and responded with a hum and calm expression before saying, “Yes, we are.” Stephanie didn’t think much of it and quickly typed on her keyboard to reply: [We’re both fine. We’ll be back tomorrow. Don’t worry. She said, “Molly saw the news and messaged me. It seems she got drunk that day and ran into her jerk brother when she left the villa. He bothered her…” Stephanie naturally chatted with Dominick. As she spoke, her face grew stern, and she said angrily. “If Wade messes with her again, I’ll make sure he pays for it!” Dominick, who was eating lunch on the bed, pushed his plate away after a few bites and responded grumpily, “Her issue has already been taken care of. You don’t need to bother.” “How do you know?” Stephanie questioned. Dominick then said nothing more. He had always been disinterested in other people’s affairs. Stephanie, being energetic, couldn’t stay as calm as he did. She fiddled with her phone and then remembered something trivial and immediately handed her phone to him to bother him. She said, “Dominick, can you look if this is Hayley’s WhatsApp? It looks like she texted me yesterday.” 16:11 Sun, 23 Jun G BUT Chapter 121 Dominick replied indifferently, “I don’t know” Stephanie was skeptical. “How could you not know? You guys look pretty close…” However, after a moment of thought, she raised her eyebrows and asked, “You don’t have WhatsApp, do you? “Let me help you set up a new account, Dominick. We’re all chatting in the group now, and you can see new updates from clients to strengthen connections.” 63%量 Upon hearing this, Dominick’s expression turned a bit cold, as he didn’t feel the need to connect with those old folks. But he didn’t refuse the offer either. Stephanie then grabbed the black phone from the counter and skillfully created a new account for him. Just as she was filling in the nickname, she hesitated for a moment and cautiously asked Dominick, “What do you think of “Ice“?” He asked in confusion, “What?” Stephanie was caught off guard by Dominick’s response and tried to gloss over it by saying, “Oh, it’s just a nickname, like ‘Ice King” or something. It sounds more approachable… Ice, and a king no less. Dominick really couldn’t understand what was going on in his wife’s mind, always coming up with such strange ideas. He didn’t care much, as this kind of messaging app wasn’t of much use to him anyway. He then noticed Stephanie grinning slyly, looking somewhat pleased with herself. Afterward, she suddenly got excited, moved closer to Dominick, sat beside him, and enthusiastically started teaching him how to use WhatsApp. “Here, you can set it to view your contacts‘ status updates… “This flashy guy is Vincent, and this SnugglePig is Molly,” Stephanie explained in detail while holding the phone. “This Hayles is a new addition. That should be Hayley…” She then pointed to an avatar of a big cat and told Dominick, “This one is me.” He looked at Stephanie’s big–faced cat avatar and inexplicably chuckled. She turned to glare at Dominick and muttered, “What are you laughing at? This is called cute, you know, Dominick, you’re so behind the times… Once my sons are born, I’ll change my avatar to the baby.” He asked, “Baby? Isn’t ‘Babe‘ your nickname?” Dominick was aware of Stephanie’s nickname. She responded, “That’s so corny. Don’t call me that.” When Dominick brought up that nickname, Stephanie recalled another WhatsApp contact. She then looked a bit confused as she quickly searched through her contact list. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 121” »
Chapter 120 Dominick had just asked the question when the phone on the counter suddenly rang. It was a call from the company. After he answered the phone, his face turned grim as he listened to the report on the other end. Seeing that, the people in the ward immediately fell silent. Stephanic, sitting next to Dominick, could barely make out a few words. “We need you back in the country…” Eventually, he responded indifferently. “I’ll return to the country tomorrow.” “Did something happen?” Stephanie asked, her brows furrowing with concern as she looked at Dominick. “It’s nothing.” Dominick replied, as he never talked much about company matters with her. Stephanie asked tentatively, “Is it because the car accident affected the company…” She was somewhat worried and wanted to know more, but Dominick cut her off. “Go get me lunch outside. I can’t stand hospital meals.” When Stephanie heard that, her expression stiffened. She pressed her lips tightly together and got up from the hospital bed. “Okay,” she reluctantly agreed and walked out of the ward. Dominick, is Anthony unable to handle the situation back home…” Stephanie had just reached the door when she heard Hayley seriously discussing company matters with him. Hayley said, “I’ve been keeping an eye on this issue lately, and we all suspect that some people are manipulating the media…. “Scott also told me last night that they’re facing intense public pressure back home. Some articles even irresponsibly claim that the Innovate Group is in turmoil and changing ownership. It’s gotten so ridiculous that some are saying you’re dead. It’s a mess.” Vincent irritably said, “You really need to step in and handle this…” Then, a click resounded as Stephanie angrily shut the ward door. She had been indirectly shooed out as they talked business, making her feel somewhat sad. Stephanie then wondered why she was kept in the dark. Although she was quite upset, she dutifully left the hospital and went to a nearby restaurant to get takeout for Dominick. Moses Island in Serenburg was a renowned wealthy district with beautiful surroundings of lush mountains and clear waters. Since Dominick had driven Stephanie out, she simply sat on an outdoor restaurant chair, eating a small cake and enjoying the view. still felt a bit gloom However, being alone in this unfamiliar city, no matter how beautiful the scenery, she still felt a bit gloomy. everely injured and in a coma now. Why is he even protecting that woman? Is she “Dominick has never ver been treated like this before. He’s severely even worthy… “Why did Kevin end up hitting Dominick with his car? It’s all because of you, you witch Chapter 120 Stephanie then suddenly remembered Mary’s angry words. Stephanie put down her fork, her face darkening as she looked on with a hint of realization in her eyes. Out of nowhere, a small stone splashed into the clear lake on her left, causing ripples and jolting her back to the present. Stephanie stood up as she inexplicably felt like she had figured something out. She needed to hurry back to the hospital, even if it meant being thrown cut by Dominick. She didn’t mind waiting outside. But when she went to pay her bill inside the restaurant, the waiter told her that a man had already settled the bill. Stephanie was stunned for a second and puzzled by the fact that someone else had paid for her again. She suddenly became anxious and grabbed the waiter’s arm, asking, “Was he tall? Did he have smooth skin and blue eyes?” Sensing Stephanie’s anxiety, the waiter quickly replied, “Yes, he was tall and had blue eyes…” At that, she hurried outside, looked around at the passersby, and anxiously shouted, “Little Pillar! “Little Pillar, I know it’s you. Come out…” As she called out loudly in Aurithian, the passersby stopped to look at her curiously. The restaurant waiter, thinking something serious had happened, hurried out as well. “Miss, do you need help?” Stephanie ignored them, narrowed her eyes, and looked around anxiously. She meticulously scanned the unfamiliar faces but didn’t find the person she was looking for “You stubborn fool! I just said we wouldn’t meet again, and you took it to heart for so long. You stubborn pig–headed idiot!” Stephanie angrily shouted at the lake in front of her, looking both frustrated and regretful They had known each other for ages, though she couldn’t recall exactly how long. Stephanie’s grandfather mentioned that she had boldly snatched his toy when she first learned to crawl. They grew up together, went to the same kindergarten, elementary school, and high school, always sitting next to each other. However, they had a fight, and she drove him away with her harsh words. After he turned and walked away that day, he was never seen again. Stephanie regretted it afterward and tried to find him but couldn’t find him. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 120” »
Chapter 119 63% Stephanie asked, “Where is the fairy tale book I asked you to buy?” It was the third day since Dominick woke up from a coma. His spirit and complexion had improved significantly, but his severe injuries still required him to remain in the hospital for observation. Vincent and the others came to visit him every noon. Stephanic rummaged through the fruit basket Vincent had brought over, but she didn’t find the fairy tale book she wanted. Vincent glared at her irritably. “You’re a mother now. How can you still read such childish books?” Stephanic looked at him angrily. “I told you to buy it two days ago, and you forgot again!” Vincent responded, “I already had Hayley to pick it up from the bookstore on her way here. Stephanie, you are supposed to stay and take care of Dominick, yet you troubling others. Don’t you feel ashamed?” Whenever he came to visit, the ward would become especially lively, Dominick, leaning against the headboard, glanced over at the two of them. Stephanie and Vincent glared at each other and then sensibly turned away, both falling silent. Around half past eleven in the morning, a nurse brought over a meal. Dominick, seemingly sick of the hospital food, continued reading his financial newspaper. He had a stern look and didn’t even spare a glance at the lunch. “Dominick, you can’t be picky in front of my sons,” Stephanie suddenly said. Vincent was just about to complain that she was the most picky and difficult to please. Just then, Hayley pushed open the door, walked in slowly, and asked, “Dominick’s sons?” She said it with a light chuckle as she teasingly looked at the few people inside. Stephanie looked over at Hayley, immediately straightened up, and greeted her properly, “Hello” Vincent mocked Stephanie, “So fake.” Hayley walked over to her and smiled warmly like how an older sister would. “Vincent told me you’re expecting twins. Congratulations.” Stephanie was a bit surprised to hear this. Hayley observed her face and thought that she really did wear all her emotions on her sleeve. Hayley then laughed. “I’ve heard about you long ago. You’re quite famous, after all.” Vincent shook his head in exasperation. “Yes, famously troublesome.” “You’re asking for a beating, aren’t you, Vincent?” Stephanie turned and glared at him fiercely, feeling that he was ruining her image. “Hayley, don’t get too close to her. Stephanie’s got a violent temper and will couple of hits, so watch out,” Vincent warned, II throw hands at any moment. She could knock you down in a Hayley laughed at that and asked curiously. “Is it true that you’re quite skilled in karate?” 1/3 16:10 Sun, 23 Jun GBU Chapter 119 Was being great at fighting considered a compliment? Stephanie looked at Hayley in front of her and noticed her poised and capable demeanor. Hayley was clearly a strong, career–focused woman, the type Stephanie had always looked up to. She felt quite humbled in comparison. 63% Stephanie looked somewhat awkward as she murmured, “My grandpa made me learn it when I was young, so that I wouldn’t be bullied.” Just then, Dominick, who had been quietly reading his newspaper on the bed, suddenly spoke in a deep voice. “Your grandpa was right.” Vincent kept a straight face, though he was tempted to retort that Stephanie’s grandpa never considered that she might use her skills to bully others. Hayley glanced over at Dominick on the hospital bed, and her smile suddenly stiffened a bit. She lowered her head to hide her emotions and quickly took a book out of her bag. “Vincent asked me to pick this up for you….” Stephanie took the fairy tale book Hayley handed her and said, “Thank you.” “Do you like reading fairy tales book, Steffi?” Hayley asked. “I plan to read Dominick a story,” Stephanie replied while looking directly at her as if it were the most natural thing Dominick, who was lying on the bed, immediately looked surprised. He put down his newspaper and looked over at her. Noticing his odd expression, Stephanie casually asked, “You don’t like it?” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 119” »
Chapter 118 Stephanie stayed in the ward the entire time. Around seven o’clock at night, a meal was delivered to the ward by the hospital. Dominick had just regained consciousness and couldn’t eat yet, so he relied on IV nutrition while she had a quick and simple meal on the side. Stephanie initially thought she might have to go back to the hotel to get her clothes, but Vincent had unexpectedly packed and brought her luggage over, apparently intending for her to stay with Dominick in the hospital. She took the luggage from the nurse and looked a bit hesitant. Meanwhile, Dominick, lying on the hospital bed, looked much better and watched Stephanie with a complicated expression. It seemed he was wondering if she would stay or leave. She didn’t say anything, took a set of clean clothes, and went straight to the bathroom. Dominick had initially wanted to say, “If you want to leave, go ahead,” but perhaps because he was too tired, he held back. The ward was spacious, with a single bed opposite his. Stephanie went to the nurse to get a clean pillow and blanket, prepared the bed, and then lay down to rest. Before going to sleep, Stephanie dutifully reminded Dominick, “Dominick, let me know if you need anything.” Dominick raised an eyebrow as he looked at her on the bed across from him, his eyes showing some conflicting emotions. It wasn’t until she closed her eyes and her breathing became steady that he sighed in frustration. He mused. ‘This is my wife… When will she ever be as considerate as other people’s wives?” At that moment, the lighting in the ward was dim. Dominick turned to look at her familiar face across from him and suddenly remembered his grandfather’s furious expression earlier that day. He then thought that he couldn’t let them find out. He muttered under his breath, “No matter how inconsiderate she is, she’s still mine.” It was the first peaceful night since he woke up. His wounds were still paining. He then wondered if this was a masochistic tendency and if all men had it. Dominick thought that he could have chosen someone more compliant, yet he had fallen for Stephanie. Then, he inexplicably let out a low chuckle, closed his eyes, and felt that the spacious, quiet hospital room no longer seemed so cold and lonely. The following day, Stephanie got up early as she had set an alarm on her phone the previous night. To prevent Vincent from saying she was of no help like before, she quickly washed up and immediately started tending to Dominick. “Ugh, I told you not to move. Can’t you just bear with it? You’ve put up with all these wounds…” Stephanie’s frustrated voice came from the room. Eventually, it seemed like she had no choice but to give in. “Alright, alright, I got it. I’ll help you take off your clothes…” Vincent and the others came to visit Dominick around eight in the morning. When they heard the odd noises inside, they quickly opened the door and hurried in. 16:10 Sun, 23 Jun G BU Chapter 118 and suggestive actions. 63% When Stephanie heard him, she immediately turned toward them and blushed bright red as her hand was still on Dominick’s pants. It was Indeed an embarrassing and awkward scene. Mary, who had rushed in behind them, glared at her disapprovingly. “What if your clumsy hands hurt Dominick?!” Stephanie looked nervous after getting yelled at by Mary. Stephanie then quickly let go of her grip and stood quietly by the bed, not daring to move anymore. “Stephanie, what are you doing?” Vincent’s expression was one of utter disbelief. He thought, ‘Dominick’s grandfather wanted her to take care of him, but at this rate, he’s in for more trouble than help.‘ Stephanie stammered, “I… I just wanted to help him…” “Does Dominick want to take a bath?” Hayley had also come over. Seeing the scene, she looked a bit embarrassed and turned her head away. “Yes, it’s all because of Dominick. He kept insisting on taking a bath.” Stephanie found that Hayley was very observant and glanced irritably at Dominick on the bed. Hayley was a bit surprised to see her blaming Dominick so directly, as it was the first time she had seen someone so close to him. Dominick ignored Stephanie’s angrily puffed–up face and urged her calmly, “Hurry up already.” He then turned to look at the others and commanded irritably, “Everyone out.” “Dominick, let the professional caregivers handle this. She doesn’t know a thing about this,” Mary said as she stepped forward, clearly disapproving of Stephanic. Vincent chimed in, “Stephanie, stop making things worse for Dominick. His right shoulder blade is fractured. Let the professionals help…” Before he could finish speaking. Hayley noticed Dominick’s face darkening, and it looked like he was about to lash out. She then immediately tugged on Vincent’s arm to stop him from speaking further. Stephanie quickly retorted, “Call a caregiver? No way. He’ll be furious.” “Dominick is very fussy. He doesn’t let strangers touch him. He’s as delicate as a princess and very difficult to handle,” she told them seriously. Vincent and the rest were taken aback when they heard that. The fussy Dominick, who was lying in the hospital bed, then raised his voice and shouted angrily, “Out, now!” Now, it was unclear who he was mad at. Vincent and the others were then awkwardly ushered out. As the door closed, they heard Dominick angrily ask through gritted teeth, “Who are you calling delicate, Stephanie?” “If Dominick has high blood pressure, it’s all thanks to his wife,” Vincent muttered outside the door, feeling a bit annoyed. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 118” »
Chapter 117 63% “Why are you still here? I told you not to come back!” Stephanie sat on the metal chair outside the hospital room, watching the woman in front of her yell. She felt a pang of helplessness and wanted to explain. But Mary seemed to have lost her patience and barked at the bodyguard, “Get her out of here now.” The bodyguard looked at Mary with little respect and flatly said, “Mr. Wellington asked her to stay…” Mary’s face changed drastically when she heard this. “Dominick’s awake? Why isn’t anyone telling me?” she hastily asked, her voice urgent and laced with displeasure. She couldn’t bother with Stephanie anymore and quickened her pace, trying to rush inside. “Ma’am, you can’t go in,” the bodyguards outside the door said coldly, stepping forward to block her path. Mary was furious. “Why can’t I go in? That’s my son in there!” “Lam sorry!” the bodyguard replied curtly, his tone unwavering. Stephanie watched as Mary confronted the bodyguards with a stern expression. She whispered an explanation, “Grandpa said he has important matters to discuss with Dominick…” “You have no right to speak here!” Mary snapped, turning to glare at her. Faced with Mary’s intimidating demeanor, Stephanie had no choice but to lower her head and remain silent. Mary was even harder to deal with than Stella, she thought. “Dominick’s mother seems to really hate me… from in Just then, a loud bang erupted from inside the room. The heavy door was shut tight, preventing her from hearing the conversation, but she could tell that George was furious. “If it weren’t for this accident, how long were you going to keep this from me? Dominick, you need to explain this to me clearly!” Inside the room, George’s face was dark with anger. His hand gripped his cane tightly, his body trembling with rage. “Mr. George Wellington, please calm down. Dominick just woke up. He’s still very weak. We can ask him later…” Vincent stood beside George. nervously trying to mediate as they argued intensely. But Dominick wasn’t going to back down. He coldly retorted, “So what if you do know?” George’s anger flared. If not for Dominick’s weakened state, he would have stormed over and whacked his ungrateful grandson with his cane. “Dominick, you really think you can handle everything on your own? You little punk, you have no respect for me anymore!” Dominick was still lying on the bed, his face pale and weak. He glanced towards George with a thoughtful look in his eyes, who was fuming at the foot of the bed. Finally, he seemed tired, slowly closing his eyes. “Even if you knew, it wouldn’t change anything,” he said calmly, his voice low. 16:10 Sun, 23 Jun GBU Chapter 117 Even if he didn’t hide it from them, they couldn’t help with this matter. George looked complex and hesitated, his eyes boring into Dominick for a moment. Suddenly, he turned and walked out, his steps heavy. 63% Vincent was worried about George’s emotional state. He quickly followed, but before leaving, he couldn’t help but glance back at the hospital bed with a heavy heart. Dominick was right. Even if they had known from the beginning, it wouldn’t have changed anything.. “Mr. George Wellington, Dominick just doesn’t want you to worry about him,” Vincent whispered, trying to comfort George as he opened the door. George’s face remained sullen, and his brow furrowed. As they stepped out, Mary and Stephanie looked up at them at the same time. Their mind was full of questions, but they didn’t dare ask “George, what’s wrong with Dominick? What were you talking about…?” Mary couldn’t hold back any longer. She stood up and asked anxiously. However, George ignored her. Instead, he turned to look at Stephanic with a complicated expression. Under his scrutiny, Stephanie felt a flicker of panic. She wasn’t sure whether to stand up or remain seated, awaiting for his instructions. “Take good care of him.” George’s voice, aged and hoarse, choked slightly as he told Stephanie. Then, without another word, he turned and walked towards the elevator. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 117” »
Chapter 116 “She’s my wife.” The slightest movement on the hospital bed, followed by a hoarse, weak voice, silenced the room. “Dominick!” The woman closest to the bed reacted first, leaning in with excitement and joy. “Dominick, you’re awake.” “Go get George and the doctor, now!” The bodyguards outside the door were also shocked and hurried to get them. Stephanie stood at the foot of the bed, dazed. She looked at the man lying in the hospital bed. He had just woken up, looking pale and bleary–eyed. Yet, he managed to lift his head slightly, his gaze locking onto hers. He didn’t speak again, but Stephanie felt a faint tremor in her chest. His gaze… It wasn’t as cold and hard as before. There was something different, something softer, weaker. “You are…Stephanie?” the woman standing by the bed asked with a somewhat awkward expression. She stared directly at Stephanie, a complex mix of emotions in her voice as she repeated, “You’re Dominick’s wife?” She had heard that Dominick had legally married someone back home, though there hadn’t been a wedding. Stephanie felt somewhat awkward under the woman’s scrutiny. “Come here,” Dominick in the hospital bed suddenly called out softly. Stephanie looked at his pale face. She frowned and quickly walked over, moving to the other side of the bed. “Dominick, do you have at headache?” He ignored the question, instead asking, “Are you hurt?” His body instinctively tried to turn to the left. “Dominick, you can’t move your body.” The woman on the right side anxiously tried to hold him down. Stephanie moved faster, quickly bending down to press his shoulder. “Stay put, Dominick.” She sounded a bit awkward. “Answer me. Are you hurt?” Dominick persisted. He was already lying on his side, staring at her face, asking with a sense of determination. He barely remembered the car accident, but he knew Stephanie seemed to have been frightened to tears at that time. His familiar sound and his gaze somehow made Stephanie’s eyes well up with tears. “Dominick, I’m so worried about you.” She choked on her words, unable to hold back the tears. “Please, just get better. I’m scared… I don’t know what to do; I can’t help you with anything…” A single tear slid down her cheek, and his eyes gradually became clearer as he looked up at her tear–streaked face. He was stunned for a 16:10 Sun, 23 Jun G BU Chapter 116 moment, feeling a bit surprised. 宅, 63%量 Even Dominick didn’t know what to say now. He just stared blankly at her tears falling non stop onto his bedsheet. She rarely cried. The woman standing on the other side watched them with shock, lowering her eyes and instinctively stepping back. It looked like she shouldn’t be in this place. “Dominick, I’ll go get the doctor,” she whispered, quickly slipping out of the room. Dominick didn’t say anything to her, not a single word. As she walked out of the room, she heard him murmur helplessly, “You are crying a lot nowadays…” Her steps halted, and she turned back to look at the bed. He seemed to really care about this is woman….. Just as she turned her head, she bumped into another man at the door. “Hayley, have you seen a woman…” he asked, and his voice filled with urgency. “Stephanie!” Vincent’s eyes darted across the room, finding the familiar figure. He immediately shouted in anger. He stormed over. “Well done, Stephanie. You tied up the nurse? Don’t think I won’t dare to…” “What’s going on?” the man on the bed frowned deeply, his voice hoarse as he had just woken up. Vincent froze, staring at the man in the bed for a beat. Suddenly, his face lit up with excitement. “Dominick! You’re awake! Wait, Stephanie. Did you wake Dominick up?” Vincent was buzzing with excitement. His voice was full of disbelief, not anger. Stephanie’s face flushed with embarrassment, and she quickly turned around, wiping away the tears at the corners of her eyes. Lately, she’d been crying more and more. It was driving her nuts. Why was she getting so emotional? If that jerk Vincent saw her like this, he’d definitely mock her again. Dominick glanced at her embarrassed expression and couldn’t help but chuckle. Vincent raised an eyebrow at them. Dominick was actually chuckling, much to his surprise. Hayley, standing beside him, wore a complex expression but nudged him playfully with her elbow. “Is this her…? The one…” “The girl with the pocket watch,” Vincent grunted. Hayley remained silent, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. “It’s really her.” She knew what the pocket watch meant. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 116” »
Chapter 115 “So, how is he?” Outside, it was clearly noon, and the sun was blazing, but the hospital room felt cool and gloomy. The sharp scent of disinfectant hung heavy in the air, making it hard to stay alert. Worry and anxiety gripped everyone’s hearts. Leaning on a cane, George looked towards the hospital bed, his voice raspy as he asked. The accompanying dean looked uneasy and carefully replied, “His fever has come down a bit…” “I asked about his intracranial pressure!” George’s face suddenly turned sullen as she bit ou out these words. He knew the dangers of acute high intracranial pressure all too well – brain hemorrhage, coma, dilated pupils… It could be a matter of life and death. The typical symptoms included severe headaches, irregular breathing…migraines. They knew it all along, but they just never expected it was because of intracranial pressure. This punk actually hid it from everyone…. George looked away, his hand trembling slightly as he gripped his cane. “What are the odds of a successful operation?” he asked, his voice strained. “George, what operation are you talking about?” The door suddenly swung open, and Mary looked at George and the dean with a confused expression. “Didn’t Dominick’s surgery already finish? Is something wrong…” The dean wanted to explain, but George’s frosty gaze silenced him instantly. This was clearly not something to be discussed lightly. “George, what’s ‘s going on?” Mary’s vo voice was thick with worry, “The doctors said Dominick was going to be okay. That he was just in a temporary coma…” She could feel something wasn’t right. George’s brow furrowed deeply. He didn’t even look at her. “Leave,” he coldly said. Mary bit her lip and didn’t want to get out. She glanced at Dominick, still unconscious on the bed. “George,” she pleaded, “I know I’ve messed up in the past, but no matter what, I’m Dominick’s mother…” “I said get out!” George snapped, glaring at her. Mary tightly pressed her lips together, her expression darkening. She hesitated for a moment. Her son was her world. Nothing could happen to him. But she seemed to be very wary of George. In the end, she lowered her head slightly and reluctantly left the room. 16:09 Sun, 23 Jun: GBU Chapter 115 +63%量 The bright lights cast down on George’s aged face, revealing his weariness and grief. “You do not tell anyone about this,” he sternly warned the director. “Understood,” the director replied solemnly, nodding George didn’t stay long. With a heavy heart, he walked out of the ward, leaning on his cane. Thudi “Be careful” A bottle of injection fluid accidentally fell to the ground. Right outside the ward, a nurse hurriedly crouched down to pick up the fallen bottle. The dean and George just happened to come out of the room, looking displeased at the nurse and reminding her. The nurse, seemingly new and a bit timid, didn’t say a word. With her back to them, she quickly gathered the syringes and tidied the cart, maintaining a respectful, slightly bowed posture. “Take this inside, and from n now on, your head nurse will be in charge of this,” the dean instructed her. He couldn’t risk any more mistakes. The young nurse seemed too intimidated to look directly at him, only nodding humbly. was growing Irritated and had no patience for the nurse. He urged the director, “Lay out the plan as soon as George, walking ahead, w possible…” “Don’t worry. We will do our best to…. rin … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 115” »
Chapter 114 Back at the hotel, Stephanie was restless. She had a feeling that something was off. George’s sudden coldness and the odd look on Vincent’s face just didn’t add up… The door was knocked on, and she hurried to open it. Seeing the man in front of her, she struggled to hide her complex emotions. “Vincent, what did Grandpa say to you?” “Pack your things. You’re on a flight back to Havencrest in an hour.” Vincent didn’t answer her question. Instead, he gave another order in a deep voice. “Fly back to Havencrest in an hour?” Stephanie looked up, meeting Vincent’s eyes. She pondered for a moment, biting her lip, asking, “Why? Did Grandpa ask you to send me away from Serenburg?” Vincent’s face changed slightly. He turned his head, avoiding her gaze. His voice was cold as he reminded her, “Just get ready. If you’re hungry, grab something on the plane. We’re on a tight schedule, so let’s…” “Wait, did something happen to Dominick?” Stephanie stepped forward, quickly cutting him off. “Vincent, what did Grandpa tell you? it must be about Dominick, right?” Stephanie’s eyes were clear and insistent as she pressed on. “Nothing.” He was unwilling to say more. “Vincent, I know the accident was my fault. Dominick got hurt protecting me…” “It has nothing to do with the accident!” Looking at her guilty expression, Vincent felt somewhat irritated and retorted. Hearing this, Stephanie was even more confused. “Then what is it about…” “We’re not sure yet…” He paused, his tone growing heavier as he murmured, “Turns out Dominick has been hiding things from us all these years. Vincent spoke these words very softly.. He had no idea how to deal with that… “Dominick is safe for now. We don’t need you to be here. Stephanie, pack your things and leave now.” Vincent didn’t give her a chance to respond before turning and walking away. “We don’t need you here. The words echoed in Stephanie’s mind. She stood at the doorway, watching him stride away. To Vincent and Mary, this might be a simple fact. She wasn’t a doctor and couldn’t help, so there was no need for her to stay. But to Stephanie, those words cut deep. Because… She couldn’t offer any help at this point. 16:09 Sun, 23 Jun G BU Chapter 114 Stephanie lowered her head, a sense of inferiority and gullt flickering across her eyes. “I can’t do anything for him.” She turned back to the suite and gently closed the door. In the spacious and luxurious hotel suite, she was once again left alone. George and everyone thought she was in the way and wanted her to leave. “But I don’t want to go.” Ves, she wanted to see him. €63% With a heavy heart, she began to pack her suitcase. Suddenly, a breeze blew in through the window, causing the light blue silk curtains to flutter. For some reason, it reminded her of Wellington Villa’s bedroom. She loved sleeping with the window open, but as the night wore on, the air grew thick and humid, and a chill wind crept in. She was too lazy to get up and close it. She simply burrowed deeper into her blankets, shivering slightly. Yet, every time she woke up, she would find the window had been closed. Even if Dominick didn’t say anything, she knew he always came back to the bedroom at night to do one simple thing–close the window for her. Stephanie didn’t know why he did it. Maybe it was for the sake of the babies she was carrying… But this small, consistent act spoke volumes. “Dominick.” She stood by the bed, whispering his name, her hand clutching her suitcase, and her eyes were filled with hesitation. The next second, Stephanie seemed to have figured something out. She grabbed her phone, dropped her suitcase, and strode out the door. If she left Serenburg like this, she would never be satisfied. She needed to see him, and she needed to see him now! She skipped the lobby, not wanting to run into Vincent, and took the elevator down to the hotel’s underground parking. She hailed a cab straight to the hospital. The driver, a friendly older gentleman, glanced at her with a curious look. “Miss, your phone’s blowing up,” he said, nodding towards the persistent ringing from her pocket. Stephanie’s face remained calm as she casually fabricated a lie. “It’s just my boyfriend. We had a fight, and I’m not in the mood to talk to him right now.” “I see.” The driver widened his eyes slightly. He bought her story and offered some heartfelt … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 114” »