Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191 

of the bedrooms. 

Without another word, he turned and walked out of 

Stephanie watched his retreating back in silence, her eyes 

trues narrowing as 

she fixated on him. 

She was retain this wasn’t just her imagination. Dominick’s uncharacteristic disarray and even his hurried, unsteady steps were real. 

What on earth was wrong with him? 

Could he be ill! 

Before long, the door opened again, and Sandra entered with a large bowl of clam chowder. “It’s very hot, be careful, she cautioned with her usual 

meticulous care. 

Stephanie, still nestled in bed, didn’t rush to eat. She craned her neck to watch Sandra set out the bowl and spoon. Suddenly, she spoke. “Take so me to the study for Dominick. He might not have had dinner yet..” 

Sandra ladled out half a bowl of soup as she responded, “Yes, he hasn’t eaten dinner. 

“Ms. Isaac called earlier to remind me that Mr. Wellington drank quite a bit outside and didn’t have dinner. I had the cook prepare enough for both of you so just leave it here. He prefers eating with you anyway… 

Stephanie fell quiet. 

“Oh, she replied absently. 

She rolled over in bed, half–burying her face in the pillow, suddenly feeling a loss of appetite. 

She heard a soft click as Sandra gently closed the door and left. 

Silence once again enveloped the bedroom. 

Hayley is so considerate.” 

Only after Sandra left did Stephanie sit up in bed. She felt a bit petty and didn’t want others to think she was overly sensitive. 

Stephanie had her pride. Even though she couldn’t assist Dominick with the corporation’s affairs like Hayley, she didn’t want to be a burden to him. 

She desperately wanted to do something for him, but what could she do? 

The 

ate round clock on the wall ticked away the minutes from 10 o’clock. Lost in her muddled thoughts, she looked up to find it was already midnight 

Glancing at the bedroom door, she noted Dominick still hadn’t returned. Was he planning to stay in the study all night! 

She ran her fingers through her long hair, feeling increasingly agitated. 

“Your soup is getting cold” Due to her mix of emotions, she spoke hastily. Grabbing her phone, she called that familiar number without a second thought. 

On the other end of the phone, Dominick listened to her voice but didn’t respond. 

Feeling increasingly awkward, Stephanie raised her voice, trying to sound serious. “Your soup is here. Sandra had the cook prepare your portion, and it’s in the bedroom!” 

Dominick’s cold eyes flickered with surprise as he absently stared at the new documents on his computer screen, her voice coming through clearly She wanted him to come to the bedroom 

“Okay,” he replied. 

Hearing his acknowledgment, Stephanie felt a wave of relief and quickly hung up, feeling a bit guilty. 

“T’s like I’m summoning him for some favor, how ridiculous, she muttered to herself, unable to help but criticize her own 

behavior. 

Dominick, perhaps actually hungry, swiftly shut down his computer and tidied up his desk before heading over. 

Tve caten some. The rest in the bowl is warm; that’s all for you. 

They rarely had the chance to sit down and eat together like an ordinary couple. Stephanie, in an uncharacteristic show of care, ladled out half a bowl and pushed it towards him. The man across from her looked at her with surprise. 

“Thanks” He elegantly sipped his soup without much to say. 

The spacious bedroom fell silent once more. 

cabour 

Molly often advised Stephanie to communicate more with her husband, but Stephanie realized she and Dominick had little to talk al Moreover, tonight he seemed deliberately distant. She knew Dominick was hiding something from her. 

“What a stupid man she thought, shooting him a glare. 

“I fell into the pond this afternoon. I didn’t catch a cold, and I’m fine now” 

Finding the silence unbearable, Stephanie began talking about her day. She figured he’d find out and scold her later anyway. 

“Also, it wasn’t my idea to go to Gordon Hotel. Hayley used your phone to text me, asking me to go. Her tone grew peculiar as she trailed off, the mention of Hayley had stirred up her emotions. 

Dominick remuined silent, placing his howl back on the table, watching her obviously frustrated expression. 

She rarely volunteered information like this; usually, the servants reported to him, and he would then confront her. Listening to Stephanie’s candid confession tonight, he was quite surprised 

Sandra had already informed him about her fall into the pond. He knew she was a good swimmer, and before her pregnancy, she was quite agile. He wasn’t too concerned since she was alright now. 

However, the texting incident puzzled him 

“Hayley didn’t send you any texts. Let me see your phone.” 

“Who else could do such a thing?” 

Stephanie snapped, her face tightening, Tcalled, and she answered too…” 

She had clearly received a text from his number. Dominick’s phone wasn’t something just anyone could borrow. Besides Ha be? 

Hayley, who else could it 

“It wasn’t her,” Dominick insisted firmly, scrutinizing her as he looked at the white phone in her right hand. “Hand it over. 

But Stephanie gripped her phone tightly, refusing to comply out of sheer stubbornness 

Why did he trust Hayley so much! 

“Tine, let’s just say I’m lying. I went out in the pouring rain just to mess around, making everyone worry. I’m really sorry for that!” she said sarcastically, quickly standing up and heading back to the large bed.