Crossroads

Chapter 174

As Stephanie excitedly told Molly about the best places to visit in Frostvale, she suddenly heard strange noises from Molly’s end and urgently asked, “What’s going on over there, Molly? Is someone there with you?”

“It’s nothing…” Molly answered, sounding a bit awkward.

She looked up again at the little boy who had suddenly appeared. This five–year–old was dressed in a blue and white sailor–style school uniform, tightly holding a small backpack with his chubby hands. His chubby little face was very handsome.

Molly was enjoying some refreshments at the restaurant when this child suddenly ran towards her, startling her so much that she didn’t know how

to react.

The little boy, seemingly annoyed by her slow reaction, urged in a childish voice, “Scoot over. I want to sit inside

Molly widened her eyes and glared at him. Although she knew he was a rich kid, he was too arrogant. This brat had the nerve to command her!

Noticing how cute and well–put–together the little boy was, Molly patiently asked, “Where are your parents, kid?”

The little boy wriggled his way into the seat, climbed up, and sat properly with his backpack on. He looked as if he had something on his mind as he swung his short legs with a stern expression, clearly not wanting to talk to her.

Molly felt utterly frustrated and thought, ‘Are kids these days really this bold, running up to strangers? Although, I guess we’re not complete strangers. I did end up babysitting this little rascal all night last time!

After considering it for a bit, she reminded herself he was just a five–year–old boy, and she gently asked, “Where…where is your dad?”

The little boy seemed uncomfortable under Molly’s intense gaze and reluctantly replied in a grown–up manner, “He’s not here.”

“I obviously know he’s not here in the restaurant. I’m asking where he is. Tell him to come pick you up immediately,” Molly said, growing frustrated. She then grumbled inwardly, ‘This little brat looked down on me last time, and now he’s still so arrogant. Does he have any manners at

all?”

Even though she was grumbling, she noticed that the little boy kept looking toward his right front.

messy short hair, and a somewhat crooked collar, he silently kept his eyes fixed in one direction, his bright eyes brimming with tears as if he

thought anxiously that she hadn’t even done anything to

there?” Stephanie instantly grew worried after noticing that she hadn’t responded for a

your

stomach acting

then looked

little brat came over just to sneak a peek

then chuckled helplessly into the phone, “I’m fine, really. It’s just that I’ve run

became even more anxious, fearing

could it be? The ones who made me leave my job, Sharon,

Stephanie murmured, holding her

to Pearson Villa because she went to be with her best friend. They must be really

realized Molly had hung up the call. Just then, a shadow loomed over Stephanie, and a gentle voice greeted her, ‘Dominick let you sit

stunned as she

ever, but today, there was a hint of weariness

nothing to discuss with him, so she pointed

If I stand here, they’ll come to me

Chapter 174

much about the Roberts family’s heir, but she remembered

iable as

smirk. “Scott, you finally made it. I was worried you’d bail on us because of

divorce.”

realized that Scott had

Vincent, ready to dig for gossip, but a hand suddenly patted her head. “Don’t drink too

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then we’ll leave,” Dominick whispered to her as if to comfort her to be patient. Then, after exchanging a glance with Vincent, the three impressive men walked toward

bad. I blurted it out just now.” Vincent shrugged apologetically. He was aware of the minor conflicts between Stephanie, Chloe, and Hayley, and Dominick was

and drank it in one go. His movement hinted but once the glass was empty, he regained his usual calm demeanor as if

at

That’s a fact. It has nothing to do with Stephanie, and