Chapter 35
“They look so alike…”
The people behind watched Stephanie and the suddenly appearing Jessica with astonishment on their faces.
Stephanie, do you have a twin sister?” E
Vincent was curious, leaning closer to her and asking.
Stephanie ignored him, looking up at Dominick. Faint murmurs of admiration came from them, and a sense of loss surged within her. It felt as if she were a mere replica.
She saw the reunited couple embrace each other affectionately. Dominick’s usual icy gaze was unexpectedly gentle as he looked at Jessica in his arms.
Jessica, tearful in Dominick’s embrace, seemed sensing Stephanie’s gaze, turning her head towards Stephanie.
In just a second, even Jessica was shocked by their striking resemblance.
Stephanie still wore a frozen expression, unsure of how to react.
Suddenly, Jessica went limp, and she closed her eyes.
“Jessica…” Dominick shook her, filled with anxiety.
“Jessica is very weak,” another helicopter landed nearby, and Scott ran over, urging Dominick. “Take Jessica to the hospital immediately. The doctors advised against her leaving, but she insisted on coming to see you first.”
Upon hearing Scott’s words, Dominick hastily picked her up and hurried towards the helicopter.
The accompanying personnel didn’t hesitate and immediately opened the door. Dominick carefully placed the pale Jessica in the
seat.
Stephanie stood behind, watching him intently.
The helicopter immediately started and rushed towards the hospital. Stephanie watched it take off, her right hand clenching slightly…
Stephanie looked down, a sense of loss flooding her. He had forgotten about her….
He held his beloved Jessica tightly and left in a hurry.
But he forgot about Stephanie there.
“Just now, he said he would stay with me, and now he forgets so quickly…” she murmured, staring at her left hand, recalling the strength with which he held it.
Then suddenly, she realized why he had been so kind to her. It turned out that this so–called care never belonged to her from the
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She chuckled bitterly, “What am I thinking? Kevin has already hurt me deeply. I won’t be foolish again,”
Meanwhile, as the helicopter ascended into the sky, Dominick suddenly leaned out of the window, his gaze deep as he looked towards her, but Stephanie, looking down, was unaware.
“Let’s go.”
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Vincent, sensing her melancholy, deliberately patted her shoulder heavily. “What are you daydreaming about? Hurry up. I don’t want to stay in this middle of nowhere.”
Vincent pulled her arm, and they boarded another helicopter together and departed.
“Hey, Vincent, about the woman just now…”
As they boarded the helicopter, heading straight for Havencrest, Stephanie asked curiously in a low voice, “She seems to have a good relationship with Dominick.” Stephanie’s tone was casual, as if she was gossiping about a stranger.
Sitting in the copilot seat, Vincent turned to her and scrutinized her with surprise. “You don’t mind?”
Stephanie felt a bit awkward under his scrutiny and snapped, “Mind what? I just think Dominick has a terrible temper. How could any woman love him so much?”
“You don’t like Dominick?”
Vincent was surprised by Stephanie’s disdainful tone. It’s rare for a woman not to fall for someone like Dominick. At least he knew that countless socialites were infatuated with Dominick.
“Why would I like an unreasonable man like Dominick? I prefer nice guys,” Stephanie’s emotions seemed to be stirred up for some reason as she retorted indignantly.
Vincent saw her seeming genuinely indifferent, and he shrugged, suggesting, “Stephanie, once you’ve had the baby, it might be wise for you to leave him. You and Jessica are really not comparable. You’ll never win against her.”
“I never said I wanted to compete,” she murmured softly. “I’m just curious…” She was surprised that even someone as cold as Dominick understood love.
“But honestly, I’m curious too.” Vincent suddenly became excited. “Jessica was clearly dead. How did she come back to life? I’d think I was seeing things if it wasn’t broad daylight.
“Stephanie, Jessica was Dominick’s girlfriend he met in Aurorastra. They had a good relationship. Three years ago, they were about to get married and went to Fluviora to take wedding photos together. But that day, Jessica fell into the river accidentally. Dominick was very anxious and tried everything to rescue her, even using his connections to get the Fluviora government to help with the rescue, but they never found her…”
Stephanie felt a strange stir in her heart as she listened to Vincent.
She never knew they were about to get married. She felt no wonder they had such a good relationship.
Seeing her lost in thought, Vincent nudged her, reminding her, “Stephanie, even though you’re married to Dominick now, but… Anyway, it’s up to you. Don’t get ahead of yourself. In the end, you’ll be the one who gets hurt.”
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Vincent’s advice echoed in her ears. “Don’t get ahead of yourself.”
“I don’t like Dominick either,” she quietly retorted.
The helicopter took her back to Wellington Villa. Brad noticed her pale face and immediately called a private doctor to check on Stephanie.
Stephanie knew clearly her purpose at Wellington Villa was just to be a tool for childbirth.
The next day, Stephanie was in the lobby of Wellington Villa as usual, having breakfast with George. As she looked at the shiny new furniture and Christmas decorations in Wellington Villa, Stephanie suddenly realized that today was Christmas.
George didn’t understand what she was saying, but with a stern face, he couldn’t help but reproach her with dissatisfaction, “You are so weak!”
At this question, George’s face grew even darker as he cursed, “Didn’t Jessica die already? How did she come back to life again? Go and send someone to investigate thoroughly. What tricks she’s playing this time!”
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