Chapter 63 “You can be discharged from the hospital.” Stephanie was in the Caelorium Hospital for a week, which made the medical staff here very cautious. They finally confirmed that she was safe and that Stephanie could be discharged. “Ms. Reed’s cervical polyp inflammation was found in time. After these days of medication, her condition improved significantly. Surgery is not needed during pregnancy. If the cervical polyppost recurs or worsens after her delivery, a minimally invasive operation is enough.” rherd Stephanie did feel better, but she was a little worried. “Will the previous medication have any effect on the baby?” “No.” Although Stephanie had asked many times and knew that it had no effect on the baby, she was still worried. She was not at ease and particularly anxious. “Will the medicine affect my children’s intelligence…” The attending doctor opposite her paused for a moment and couldn’t help but chuckle. Stephanie felt embarrassed, but after thinking about it, she murmured, “If my children inherit their father’s intelligence, then there should be no problem.” When Dominick entered the doctor’s office, he happened to hear the words “their father“. He felt particularly pleasured, and his cold face suddenly softened a lot. “Mr. Wellington…” Several attending doctors stood up nervously. Dominick ignored them, walked to Stephanie, and put his arm around her shoulders naturally. “Let’s go home,” he bent down and whispered in her ear. Stephanie blushed and felt a little awkward being held by him. However, with so many people here, she didn’t push him away. She made a soft hum and walked out of the doctor’s office with Dominick. “Are you going to be discharged from the hospital and return to Havencrest today?” As soon as they walked to the elevator, the elevator door opened, and Stephanie saw some people from the Reed family, whom she didn’t want to see. “Steffi, you have to pay more attention to security after you go back. The child in your womb is the grandchild of the Wellington and Reed families. There can be no more accidents,” Samantha preached to Stephanie. Stephanie glanced at them and nodded expressionlessly. She didn’t know why they knew that she was being discharged from the hospital today. Maybe Dominick informed them, but she was not on good terms with them and didn’t bother to talk to them. She only wanted to leave right away. She tugged Dominick’s arm slightly and prepared to tell him that she wanted to leave. Before she could speak, Dominick said, “Let’s go.” “Wait.” Samantha glanced at Stephanie displeasedly, and when she turned to Dominick, she put on a flattering smile and said, “We are relatives, and some things…” Chapter 63 Stephanie heard this flattering tone and felt more and more disgusted. She stepped forward and wanted to enter the elevator. But Dominick pulled her. He seemed to be suddenly interested in what Samantha would say. “If you have anything to say, just come straight to the point,” he looked around at those of the Reed family and said coldly. Like last time, Samantha, Gary, and Courtney were all there today. Suddenly, Stephanie remembered something. Ever since Kevin was called back by Claire that day, he had never come to the hospital again. According to her understanding of him, this was a bit strange. “Dominick, my family business is mainly engaged in metal minerals, but recently, we want to enter the service industry. Your family companies have always played the leading role in high–end hotels and media, so we want to…” Samantha said. “Mom, I will handle the company’s affairs.” When Gary heard that Samantha actually mentioned business matters, he looked unhappy and immediately interrupted. Samantha glared at him and signaled him not to interrupt. Courtney held Gary’s arm and persuaded him in a low voice, “Gary, she is doing this for the good of the company. The metal and mineral industry has been in a downturn in recent years, and the service industry is profitable…” But Gary pulled a long face as if he didn’t like cooperating with the Wellington family. “After I go back, I will send someone to follow up and discuss this affair.” Dominick glanced at Gary suspiciously and agreed without hesitation. Upon hearing this, Samantha immediately smiled, and her voice became more and more flattering, “Dominick, which flight do you take? We have a lot of connections and can make arrangements for you…” Dominick did not look at them. Instead, he turned sideways and smoothed Stephanie’s slightly messy hair on the forehead. He then lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently with his lips. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 63” »
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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 62 “That year, the landlady mercilessly kicked me out and threw my luggage onto the road as rubbish. You can never understand the humiliation and helplessness…” Stephanie sat on the hospital bed, lowered her head, and whispered about the past. “Diana and I just left Reed Villa, and we were quite strapped for money, so we lived in a low–rent apartment. I applied for housing in my senior year of high school. Diana cooked at home to save money. That day was my birthday, and she wanted to make fried food for me. Unexpectedly… Stephanie’s voice trailed off. “The house was on fire. “When I rushed back from school, the fire in the kitchen had been put out. The landlady immediately kicked us out and asked for a compensatory payment of 4,000 dollars, but at that time, we only had 160 dollars…” Stephanie looked at them intently. Dominick and those young heirs from rich families would not understand how helpless and humble one was without money. Dignity was nothing in front of money. Diana’s right arm was burned, but she wore a long–sleeved T–shirt to hide the injury from Stephanie. They had no money to pay for the compensation to the landlady, so they had to endure insults and curses. Diana couldn’t pay the medical fee, so she endured the pain from the burn. “That night, we huddled on the street corner like homeless people, not knowing what to do. A kind person gave us hot meals, let us stay in her house temporarily, and lent us money so that Diana could go to the hospital for treatment of the burn…” Stephanie paused for a moment, and a trace of complexion flashed across her face. She tugged at the hem of Dominick’s clothes. “I accidentally caused this bleeding because of my carelessness…” Her voice was low, dripping with pleading. She guessed that there was something wrong with the mango juice that Regina gave her that day, and she knew that Dominick and the others could definitely figure it out. However, there were some things that she was unwilling to reveal. Stephanie had a grateful heart. She could remember someone’s kindness forever. She was a little worried. After all, Dominick and the others were not ordinary people. If they wanted to deal with Regina, she could never change their minds. “Why don’t you remember the person who harmed you?” Dominick stood beside the bed, looking down at her side face with sharp eyes. He suppressed his anger and suddenly spoke coldly. Kevin had treated Stephanie like that before, but after he had saved her once, she could actually calm down and talk to him. “My heart is so small. Why should I remember these unhappy things to annoy myself?” Stephanie looked up at Dominick. Her eyes were clear and bright. Dominick pressed his lips tightly and fell silent for a moment when he looked into her eyes. After listening to what Stephanie had just said about the past, Vincent and Scott were a little surprised and didn’t speak anymore. They looked at each other and finally looked at Dominick Chapter 62 How to deal with this matter depended on Dominick. “Dominick, can you let her go just once?” Stephanie tugged at the hem of Dominick’s clothes and begged him in a low voice. This was the first time she begged him. But she did this for an outsider. Looking into her eyes, Dominick was furious. But he didn’t shake off her hand. Instead, he stepped forward, bent down, and whispered in her ear. His warm breath blew on her sensitive neck, and Stephanie tensed up instantly. Dominick murmured, “Stephanie, if I do something bad to you one day, will you forgive me like this…” Stephanie was stunned, forgetting to react for a while. His meaningful words echoed in her mind. What did he mean? When she looked up, Dominick, Vincent, and Scott walked out of the ward, leaving her sitting in confusion… the hospital bed. She looked at their backs Vaguely, she heard Scott ask, “Jessica is also in this hospital. Should we go to visit her?” “She has been discharged from the hospital.” Stephanie saw the nurse closing the door, and she could no longer hear their voice. She looked down at her belly in confusion. Actually, there was one thing Stephanie didn’t say. “Regina is Jessica’s biological mother…” She thought that Dominick might never know about this. Stephanie suddenly smiled self–mockingly. She probably didn’t need to worry about Regina at all. Even if Dominick didn’t listen to her, Jessica would persuade him. Dominick was in the hospital corridor, and his mobile phone suddenly rang … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 62” »
Chapter 61 Stephanie looked at Dominick with a complicated expression. He held a large lunch bow in his right hand and seemed to be having a bons in his left hand She thought, “What is he going to do? “Tat these. Dominick opened the lunch box he brought and placed it in front of her. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 61” »
Chapter 60 The mobile phone kept ringing, sounding a little noisy in this silent ward. Kevin looked at his mobile phone with a complex expression. He knew Claire called him to urge him to go back… the But he didn’t want to leave now. “Kevin, isn’t it for the wedding that you came to Caetorium? Remember to give me the invitation. Stephanie and I will definitely be there… Dominick looked at Kevin and said meaningfully in a cold voice. Kevin’s face instantly darkened when he heard this. “You should go. Kevin.” Stephanie was afraid that the two would fight again like they did in the morning. Kevin was no match for Dominick, and he would definitely be beaten up. “What about you?” Kevin asked with concern. “What do you think I’ll do to her?” Dominick was unhappy when he heard them caring about each other, Then he sneered contemptuously, “Her family is in the parking lot. They will come up soon. Do you want them to see your affectionate look…” Kevin frowned with confusion when he heard that Stephanie’s family would come up later. He looked at Stephanie opposite and said quickly, “Steffi, take good care of yourself. Just call me if you need anything” Kevin didn’t stay there any longer. He was Stephanie’s ex–husband and Claire’s husband as well. The relationship was complicated. If there were any misunderstandings, their reputations would be affected. Stephanie didn’t look at his back anymore. She turned around, deadpan, and went to the hospital bed in a bad mood. Dominick, however, stared at Kevin’s back with gloomy eyes and clenched his fist tightly as if he was angry about something. Kevin’s words, “Just call me if you need anything“, made him feel particularly annoyed. Dominick thought, ‘If she needed anything, why didn’t she call me but call Kevin instead… Stephanie’s family came to the ward to visit Stephanle, but they found that Dominick’s face was gloomy as if someone had just angered him. “Steffi, you are so careless. How could you eat carelessly? Fortunately, the baby was saved.” Samantha had recovered from the last time that she had been hospitalized for high blood pressure. She looked at Stephanie and reproved bér loudly. She then turned to look at Dominick with a flattering smile on her wrinkled face and said, “Mr. Wellington, Steffi has been spoiled, and she is a little willful. Forgive her this time. I’m sure she will reflect on herself and make changes…” Being scolded, Stephanie lay on her side on the bed and turned her back to them, not bothering to look at them. Gary was forced to come here by Samantha. He just glanced at Stephanie as if he didn’t care if she was very ill. On the contrary, he occasionally looked at Dominick with meaningful eyes. 180% Chapter 60 “Steffi, take good care of yourself. I made you creamy beet soup. I heard it’s very effective in enriching the blood. It’s still hot. Get up and have some soup. Courtney, Stephanie’s stepmother, came with Gary to visit Stephanie. With a concerned smile, she placed a bowl of soup on the table, Stephanie lay on the hospital bed and ignored them. Seeing this, Samantha looked unhappy. “Did you forget the basic manners?” If Dominick hadn’t been there, she would have started scolding Stephanie. She suppressed her anger and said, “Get up right now and drink the soup Courtney made for you. Take care of the baby in your abdonten!” Stephanie, with a livid face, lay on her side on the bed as if she hadn’t heard anything. She wouldn’t drink the soup Courtney made. “She needs a rest.” Dominick, who had been silent all the time, looked around at them and suddenly said in a cold voice. Obviously, he wanted them to leave. Upon hearing this, Stephanie’s family didn’t stay any longer and left after the hypocritical chat. But before leaving, Courtney couldn’t help but take another look at Dominick’s side face, feeling suspicious. She thought, “Dominick asked Claire to call Kevin back, and then he called Samantha and asked us to come to the hospital. Why did he do these strange things?” “What exactly do you want to do?” Dominick had heard this several times today, but this time, Stephanie was the one asking the question. Her family had left, and the ward door was not locked. She and Dominick were the only ones in the ward. “Dominick, you called them to come over, right?” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 60” »
Chapter 59 Dominick reclined against the car, adopting a leisurely posture. His eyes, partially veiled, lazily traced patterns on the car window with hist Fingertips, as if indifferent to the world around him. “Not only did you deceive him, but you also orchestrated a plan to harm him in ways that he could never fathom…” With each chilly, sonorous syllable, Claire’s complexion paled, as if the weight of Dominick’s words pressed upon her soul. “No, that’s not true,” she protested, her lips trembling in denial. “Stop your baseless accusations!” Claire’s agitation grew, a mounting sense of dread and unease enveloping her in the confined space of the car. Desperately, she grasped at the door handle, wanting to escape. But the door remained locked, trapping her within. Dominick, disdain evident in his gaze, opened his eyes fully, fixing Claire with an unwavering stare through the rearview mirror. “Ms. Peterson, according to this hospital report, you’re medically incapable of bearing children. So, may I ask, where did your daughter come from?” He casually tossed a bundle of papers toward her, his eyes ablaze with contempt and impatience. “While your daughter is truly related to the Nelson family, the DNA test shows that you’re not her mother… “You first planned to get Kevin into legal trouble, then sought your brother–in–law’s help to save him, hoping to earn his gratitude so you could marry him and become part of the wealthy Nelson family. But Stella’s insistence that he marry another woman thwarted your plans. So you patiently bided your time abroad, waiting for the right moment to return with his daughter…” “No! That’s not it” With these accusations, Claire’s heart pounded with fear and apprehension. ‘No… he couldn’t possibly know,” she tried to comfort herself Her thoughts spun in disarray. This long–buried secret was unknown even to her sister, Courtney, so how could Dominick know about it so well? Could it be that fateful year, he… Startled, Claire looked up, meeting Dominick’s inscrutable and forbidding eyes in the rearview mirror. Claire’s mind was in a mess, while she was drowning in fear and anxiety The incessant ringing of her phone in her pocket jolted Claire back to the present. Realizing she had been summarily dismissed from the car by Dominick, she turned her gaze toward the highway, where his vehicle had vanished into the distance, leaving her heart racing uncontrollably. “Claire, are you alright?” As the call connected, Courtney’s voice crackled with concern and urgency. “Why did Dominick look for you out of the blue?” 10:38 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 59 Claire held her phone and said in a trembling, low voice, “He knows everything. “Courtney, he knows everything since a long time agol” Claire seemed to be frightened. She raised her voice and shouted repeatedly into the phone, her trembling voice suppressing her fear and anxiety. “What?” Claire’s urgent voice made Courtney rise from her seat. “Does Dominick really know about Stephanie’s taking away and our involvement in it? Has he actually uncovered it?” “if you hurt her again, I’ll ensure you both enjoy your time in prison.” Dominick’s frigid, cutting words sent a shiver down Claire’s spine as they replayed in her mind. “That seems unlikely. If he’s truly had known about it, then…” Courtney’s voice trailed off, tinged with a mix of complexity and lingering hope. Given Dominick’s influence, how could Claire and Courtney remain unscathed if Dominick knew about it? “Courtney, he really knows everything…. Claire’s voice was tinged with fear, shattering Courtney’s hopeful illusions. Courtney’s complexion paled at the revelation, and she gripped her phone tightly. “What exactly does he want?” “What exactly do you want?” Claire had asked the same question. “Anything devoid of utility in my hands has no reason to exist.” That was what Dominick said. Claire gazed out at the desolate outskirts, her heart gripped by a relentless fear, as if she had provoked a ruthless and unyielding demon. With so many of her secrets known by him, she lacked the means to retaliate and was forced into compliance. “He just wants you to keep Kevin by your side?” Courtney’s voice came from the speaker, laced with confusion and astonishment. ‘Dominick wanted Claire to cling onto Kevin? Courtney was stunned to hear that. “Kevin, you u should go back.” Stephanie looked at him with a complex expression, urging him to leave. Earlier in the morning, Kevin had taken a solid blow from Dominick, leaving a bruise on his chest. Luckily, they were in a hospital and could bandage it up quickly. However, Stephanie felt conflicted seeing the bruise on his chest. Kevin was toned and handsome, and he was the epitome of a refined gentleman. It would take at least half a month for the bruise to heal, and it was because of her that he had argued with Dominick, so Stephanie felt somewhat torn. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 59” »
Chapter 58 “Stephanie, we’re just concerned about your health. You don’t have to be as prickly as a hedgehog,” said Vincent, puzzled by Stephanie’s blunt personality. While she wasn’t as docile or coquettish as other women, she wasn’t someone who would go to this extent just to push them away. “I am a hedgehog. I can’t handle your concern, you big shots. Please leave, Stephanie retorted, her clear eyes suppressing strong emotions as she faced Dominick at the door with an unfamiliar coldness. “Have you had enough, Stephanie?” Dominick eyed her, his face dark and unpleasant. “I’m the problem here?” Stephanie remembered that night, her eyes reddening as she struggled to control her emotions, “Dominick, every time something happens, it’s always my fault, right? “What do you want to lecture me about this time? Accuse me of eating recklessly, almost causing a miscarriage, and claim I’m unfit to be a mother? Or maybe you want to talk about how Kevin stayed with me all night and we did something, implying I’m promiscuous? Every time, you’ll only blame me.” She glared at him fiercely. “Whatever I do is wrong to you! “I called you, I begged you, and yet I was still wrong.. “Dominick, the biggest mistake I made was trusting you.” She found it ridiculous that she immediately thought of him that night Images of the bloodstains from last night flooded her mind. She wasn’t afraid to die, but she couldn’t let her child die. So she continued pleading with them on her phone… “Are you here today to see if I’m dead or if this nuisance in my belly has been aborted? Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but this brat is still alivel Her words shocked everyone present, especially her last sentence. “What did you say?” Dominick’s cold voice made it seem he was on the verge of exploding from anger. “Dominick, you’re the one who gave medicine to Steffi” However, Kevin had a different perspective. With a dark face, he rushed to Dominick, grabbing his shoulders in agitation. “Do you have any humanity? She wouldn’t threaten your relationship with Jessica, yet you still want her dead!” “Get et lost!” Dominick was impatient, especially with Kevin’s concern for her. He interrupted, “I told you, you have no say in my affairs with her!” Seething with anger, Dominick swung his fist directly at Kevin’s chest. The frail nobleman was no match for Dominick. After he took a solid punch, he immediately doubled over in pain. “Dominick, just because you’re from the Wellington family doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want. If anything happens to Stephanie, I won’t let you offi Kevin warned as he clutched his chest in pain, refusing to compromise. “You won’t let me off?” Dominick sneered, each of his words dripping with contempt. “With your capability, you think you can compete with ΠΕΤ 10:38 Sat, 22 Jun G Chapter 58 With his words, Dominick forcefully pushed him against the wall, His expression was dark as he stepped forward, grabbing Kevin’s throat with his right hand. With a sudden tightening grip, Kevin’s face turned ashen. He was struggling and gasping for air, but he was no match for Dominick, Although Kevin was the one asking for trouble, Vincent and the doctors rushed over in panic. “Stop it, Dominick. Let go.” “Let him go.” 多84% Suddenly, chaos erupted by the hospital bed. With a tense expression, Stephanie removed the needle from her hand and rushed forward, shielding Kevin, m go!” “Let him “she repeated coldly, looking up to meet Dominick’s gaze. “Ms. Reed, you, you can’t get out of bed for now…” The nurse didn’t dare to approach too closely, standing behind and trembling as she cautioned. At that moment, the atmosphere in the ward became heavy and suffocating. She confronted him, her eyes filled with hostility, as if she would resort to violence if he didn’t let go. Vincent felt his scalp tingling. He wanted to say something, but Dominick suddenly released him and walked away. “How are you?” Stephanie immediately supported Kevin, asking softly. Kevin wasn’t looking too good. He wanted to say he was fine, but his throat was temporarily damaged, and he couldn’t speak. His weak body! was powerless; and he was gasping for breath. Dominick, who had already left, vaguely heard her concerned words. Seemed to be suppressing great anger, his veins popped on his clenched fists. Vincent was startled. Watching Dominick’s cold and distant figure, he suddenly felt scared about following him. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 58” »
Chapter 57 “Thank goodness she was sent to the hospital in time…. “The patient’s emotions are all over the place. We can’t risk upsetting her further, and we’re recommending at least a week’s stay, especially considering the excessive bleeding…” “Get out! Get out of here!” The doctor’s words were cut short as Stephanie suddenly sat up, her face drained of colar, her lips trembling as she shouted towards the door. The medical staff turned while Kevin hurried to the door and said in a low voice, “I told you not to come in and upset her!” Dominick stood at the ward’s entrance, his usually stoic expression now betraying a mix of emotions. “Dominick, Stephanie might be feeling really unwell. Let’s come back later. Vincent, who was standing behind Dominick, tried to reason. He dreaded Dominick’s explosive temper. After all, no one would dare shout at him like that, telling him to leave. The ward’s door was swiftly slammed shut, leaving Dominick outside. And he didn’t stop it. Dominick couldn’t hear what was being said inside, but he remained rooted to the spot, staring at the closed door. Vincent shivered slightly. If Dominick decided to barge in, he could easily kick down that ordinary door. “Let’s not bring this up when she’s around anymore,” After a long pause, Dominick spoke in a low voice before turning away to head towards the elevator. Vincent watched him leave, feeling somewhat dazed. He was unable to fully comprehend what had just happened. ‘Was Dominick going to just leave like that? ‘Since when did Dominick, with his stern demeanor, learn to be so forgiving? Stephanie spent two days and a night in the hospital, mostly in a daze. She hardly spoke or ate, relying on IV nutrition, with Kevin by her side the entire time. “Stephanie, do you need some water?” Around 9 p.m., Kevin saw her open her eyes and immediately approached the bedside. Stephanie gazed at him for a moment before speaking in a hoarse but much calmer voice now. “No thanks.” “The doctor mentioned they found traces of medication in your bloodstream. These drugs can affect your nerves and cause emotional instability. If pregnant women take them, it can lead to…” “You can head back now,” she interrupted suddenly. Kevin’s expression flickered with complexity. “You might think I have some ulterior motive for doing all this, but I don’t! Stephanie, you called me last night, and I had a gut feeling something was wrong, so I came to check on you, I truly didn’t have any other intentions…” Perhaps it was guilt for his past actions that made Kevin feel uneasy under her gaze. 84% Chapter 57 “Thank you,” she said simply, lowering her gaze.. ‘If it weren’t for him, maybe…I would have been gone from this world already. She tightened her grip on the white bedsheets with her right hand, suppressing a wave of emotions. “You called me last night, and I had a feeling something was all, so I came to check on you.” What Kevin said replayed in her mind, and she found it absurd. Little did she realize that a mistakenly dialed number to Kevin became her lifeline, while Dominick’s response left her pleading in despair Standing by her hospital bed, Kevin noticed the hint of redness in her eyes. Stephanie wore her emotions on her sleeve, and her disappointment, anger, and heartache were etched across her face. But why? “You should leave,” she whispered once more. Kevin hesitated, “But considering your condition…” Stephanie raised her head, mustering a faint smile. “Kevin, once I saved you by the riverside, and now you’ve saved me. So, I’ll graciously wish you, Claire, and your daughter a lifetime of happiness.” Her words left him feeling awkward and uncertain. As for Claire’s involvement, he was the one who strayed first. Kevin began, his voice complex. “Stephanie, if there’s a chance…” “There are no ‘ifs‘ in this world. You should go,” she interjected calmly. Her eyes sparkled with clarity, and her complexion was much better than before. “Kevin, perhaps you never truly understood me. However, don’t worry about me. Ever since I left Reed Villa, I’ve been on my own.” She had been living by herself since then.. Even if she was alone, she could be strong for herself too, Kevin bit his lip, struggling to find words to say, but he didn’t think he had the right to say it. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 57” »
Chapter 56 As the night stretched on, an unusual sense of irritation settled over Dominick Standing outside the balcony of the hospital’s emergency room, he observed the solemn expressions of the medical staff amid the incessant sound of ambulance sirens. Lighting a cigarette, he took a long drag, seeking solace in the smoke. “Is something bothering you, Dominick?” the woman on the hospital bed asked softly. However, he remained silent, feeling the chill of the night air on his face. The faint scent of blood hung in the air, adding to the unease. Though not a habitual smoker, Dominick was unusually restless tonight.. With his phone clutched in his left hand, its screen illuminating with a familiar number, he dialed it nine times to no avail. Frustration gnawed at him as he clenched his hand and eventually powered off his phone. “The patient’s blood type is the rare Rh type, ype, but the hospital doesn’t have it.” “Get the blood station to transport the blood packs here immediately!” “They don’t have enough either! The patient lost too much blood…” Abrupt shouts pierced the air from beyond the ward door, a reminder of the critical nature of the emergency department. Only those with sudden medical complications would end up here, and if they couldn’t make it through this place, they might not be able to live anymore. Despite his usual indifference, Dominick felt compelled to turn and observe the commotion, perhaps due to the intensity of the surrounding situation. A huddle of doctors and nurses engaged in swift discussions, their seriousness palpable. “I have the same blood type as her. Draw my blood…” A familiar figure rushed past the ward door, offering their own blood. Dominick wanted to leave the room to confirm his suspicion on the man who had just passed by. “Dominick, I’m thirsty,” Jessica’s weak voice called out as he prepared to leave. He paused briefly, casting a cold glance back at her. “Ring the bell and call the nurse,” he said coldly before hurrying away, wanting to catch up with the figure. As Jessica watched him depart, her expression shifted to one of melancholy and complexity. She clenched her fist and banged the head of the bed.” Dominick, where are you going? You promised to accompany me tonight However, no one noticed her weak and pitiful state as Dominick had already disappeared from her sight. “Where is he going in such a hurry?” Jessica looked out the ward, suddenly feeling anxious. Dominick walked out quickly, but lost track of the familiar man at the corner of the corridor. “Kevin?” He stopped and looked around the hospital corridors suspiciously. Dominick wondered why his cousin showed up at the hospital’s emergency department in the middle of the night. He would be reminded of the three–year marriage between Kevin and Stephanie every time he met Kevin. On top of that, Kevin has been pestering Stephanie ever since she saved him from the river. 10:37 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 56 G Dominick’s face was cold. He took out his phone, tumed it on again, and tried to call Stephanie. Yet, the outcome remained unchanged. She didn’t pick up “She’s ignoring my calls!” Dominick’s face turned dark as he sternly scolded. 9.84% Suddenly, he remembered the last time, at the club, when he got the news that Stephanie had gone missing in Lockchain Tower. He called her twelve times while speeding over, but she didn’t pick upl Dominick stared out into the dark, quiet night through the window while gripping his phone tightly. “Go check on her at er at the Royal Park Hotell Finally, he called Vincent, and it sounded like he was on the verge of exploding from anger. Vincent was momentarily puzzled when he answered, then realized Dominick must be talking about Stephanie. “What’s wrong with Stephanie?” From Dominick’s tone, Vincent could tell he was in a foul mood. Dominick’s dark face reflected in the hospital window as he urged sternly, “Get there now!” “I’ve been trying to call Stephanie, but she’s always on the line with someone. She’s been busy since she arrived in Caelorium, besides visiting her grandma. It seems she met some people. Anyway, I’ll drive over now,” Vincent said as he grabbed his keys. Vincent hesitated, then cautiously asked, “Dominick, where are you? Aren’t you going to the Royal Park Hotel to find her?” Dominick’s expression was complicated. Instead of answering, he hung up. What’s with the attitude?” Vincent looked at his phone, annoyed by the abrupt end. “What’s Dominick cared, yet he … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 56” »
Chapter 55 “Wait, just a moment…” Stephanie abruptly halted the taxi, but soon, a tinge of embarrassment crossed her face as she said, “Never mind, please continue.” “Miss, you seem a bit pale,” the taxi driver remarked, casting a concerned glance her way. Phanie offered a strained smile and assured him, “I’m alright.” Her gaze drifted to the left window of the car, her expression tinged with disappointment. A fleeting uncertainty gripped her, ‘Was it him, or was it not?” “Why am I even concerning myself with him?” she murmured, her head bowed in frustration. Upon returning to her suite in Royal Park Hotel, Stephanie checked the time. It was already eight in the evening. Restless, she suddenly recalled something and rushed to the bed, grabbing the hotel phone to dial the internal line. “Hello, has anyone visited me during my absence?” Despite the polite response from the hotel staff, her disappointment deepened. “Oh, I see. Thank you.” She was even worried that he might miss her while she was out at the milkshake shop and had rushed back for him. “Wait, why would I be worried that he missed to catch me here?” she thought. An inexplicable stir of emotions coursed through her, leaving her bewildered. “What is he so busy with?” Stephanie pondered, perched at the bed’s edge, eyeing her suitcase hesitantly. “Should I wait for him to return to Havencrest with me?” Finally, after washing her face in the bathroom, she made a resolve. If Dominick failed to contact her tonight, she’d secure a flight back to Havencrest the next morning. “Is it work or another’s company that consumes him?” Knowing Dominick’s demanding schedule and the weight of responsibilities atop his shoulders, Stephanie couldn’t help but empathize with him. She often saw him working late into the night in his study She was his wife, but it she grappled with expressing ssing her concern for him amidst his hectic life. Lying on the bed, Stephanie scrolled through her phone, hesitating with something. “Would I disturb him now if I called him?” Suddenly, a sharp pang gwracked her abdomen, causing her to double over and drop her phone. “Ouch, it hurts…” Stephanie winced, her complexion drained as she clutched her midsection. Labored breaths escaped her as the pain intensified. Beads of cold sweat dotted her forehead as trembling overtook her frame, thwarting her attempts to rise Stephanie gasped, grappling with the agony. Perplexed by the sudden onset of discomfort despite her normalcy throughout the day, she mumbled, “Why is this happening 10:37 Sat Chapter 55 With a pale complexion, she turned her blurred vision toward her phone on the ground. Dominick… Fear and helplessness gripped her heart, yet his name echoed relentlessly in her mind. With her eyes welling with tears and jaw clenched, she struggled to crawl towards the edge of the bed, using her elbows for support. Her trembling hand reached out for the phone on the floor. She needed to reach Dominick Her breaths came in disarray, her body weakened. With a sudden twist on the bed, she tumbled to the floor. Ignoring the pain from her scraped back, the disheveled hair clinging to her forehead, and her lips that were now bleeding from being bitten, she crawled forward in a frenzy, finally reaching for her phone. Her trembling fingers swiped the screen several times before she managed to dial his number. “Dom… Dominick…” Her voice, weak and trembling, called out his name as if grasping for a lifeline. “Dominick, come to the Royal Park Hotel. I’m not feeling well. Please come…” “Where to?” The call connected, but it was a woman who answered. The woman’s voice, sweet and flirtatious, carried a hint of intimacy. “Dominick is busy with me right now, and we’re quite occupied. He’s spending the night with me. “Stephanie, he doesn’t have time for you right now. Is there anything you need me to tell him?” The call was hung up. Stephanie, unable to utter a word, felt something choking her throat, making it hard to breathe. Tears streamed from the corners of her eyes as she lay in a frantic heap on the floor, clutching the phone tightly in her right hand, feeling utterly hopeless and humiliated. With another wave of pain in her stomach, she wailed in agony again. When she looked down, her face turned ghostly white, her eyes widening in terror. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 55” »
Chapter 54 “Stephanie stole my man…. “I was forced to leave home, and these past few years have been so difficult because of her,” Jessica cried, tears streaming down her face as she tightly held the hand of the middle–aged woman across from her. “Mom, you really have to help me…” “Is she really the daughter of our city’s wealthiest man?” “Yes, her dad is Gary Reed. Why would a wealthy young lady come to our shop to work the night shift? What does she want? There are things I’ve been too afraid to tell you. Every time she comes to our shop, she’s aggressive, mocking me behind my back. She even said her family’s wealth could leave us destitute. I’m scared of her, but this time, she’s gone too far…” Her voice grew increasingly agitated as she choked with sobs. “Mom, I really have no other choice. Stephanie wants to ruin my giving me any way out, and she wants to harm my baby…” What?” y life! She’s not Regina was filled with anxiety upon hearing that Stephanie planned to ruin her daughter’s life and even hurt her unborn grandchild. Her heart sank, trembling as she asked, “Betty, are you…pregnant?” “Where did Stephanie go? She’s pregnant, yet she’s running around.” Vincent sat bored in the back seat of the car, propping his chin with his right hand as he gazed out the window at the setting sun, muttering softly. Suddenly, he remembered something and turned to Scott beside him. “Dominick’s phone rang a few times just now. It must have been a call from Stephanie. Should we tell him?” The car had entered the highway and they were already far from Elite High School. The Roberts family’s driver hurried over, saying there was an emergency at home. Scott and Vincent rushed over to see what was happening, leaving a car outside the school for Dominick, along with his cost and phone. Scott also glanced at the sunset outside the car window and said lightly, “It’s past six. Dominick should already be in the car, and he’ll drive straight to Royal Park Hotel. There’s no need to inform him about Stephanie. He’s already aware of where she’s staying…” Vincent thought that made sense. Before they came, Dominick had already instructed him to check on Stephanie’s whereabouts. But… “But what if Stephanie has some other trouble and goes looking for him? The last time when I took Stephanie to hang out at Lockchain Tower, Dominick scolded me fiercely,” Vincent complained with lingering fear. Since that incident, Vincent had been particularly cautious whenever Stephanie was involved. Scott had also heard about the incident at the Lockchain Tower and chuckled, “Dominick doesn’t like Stephanie appearing in public. You’re just asking for trouble!” “How would I know? He’s too strict with that witch…” Vincent sighed with emotion, “Look at Jessica. Her advertisements are everywhere now, and Dominick has made her incredibly famous. It’s such a stark difference in his treatment for them.” Vincent couldn’t understand why Dominick insisted on hiding Stephanie away. 1/5 85% Chapter 54 Scott’s expression tumed slightly somber upon hearing this, but he didn’t respond. “Dominick, are you in the car right now?” Vincent grabbed his phone and dialed Dominick’s number. “You should head to Royal Park Hotel now. Oh, nothing’s wrong, I just wanted to tell you that your phone rang a few times earlier, and it seemed like there was a message from Ste… Before Vincent could finish his sentence, there was a loud bang from the other end of the phone. “Dominick, what’s happening?” Vincent asked, his expression changing. Scott could also hear the sounds coming from the phone, and he became nervous. “Did Dominick get into a car accident?” “I have something important to settle,” Dominick said as he quickly exited the car. “What’s going on? Do you need help?” Vincent felt uneasy. “Dominick, I… I’m in pain…” Without answering him, Dominick hung up the phone. The last thing Vincent heard was a soft, delicate female voice at the end. That voice…. Vincent’s face turned cold upon hearing the female voice. “What’s happening?S Should we send someone over?” Scott urged him. Vincent’s tone was cold. “Dominick’s “important matter‘ involves being with Jessica.” For some reason, he felt sad for Stephanie. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 54” »