Crossroads

Chapter 179

“If I weren’t Oscar’s girlfriend, he wouldn’t even look at me…” These words were filled with resentment but also helplessness.

Chloe, sitting across from her, raised her eyebrows in surprise. She had known Hayley for years, and it was unexpected to hear such words from someone so rational.

So, Hayley loved him, and she loved him deeply.

“Hayley, have you ever thought that you’re actually pushing him further away by doing this…”

Chloe suddenly thought of her own issues and smiled self–mockingly, her tone turning serious, “Over the years, you’ve entered Dominick’s circle, and George and Mary have good feelings toward you, especially since introverted Yvonne relies on you. But all of this is because you’re known as Oscar’s girlfriend. This identity means that even if Dominick were to fall for you one day, you and he could never be together.

“Dominick would never take his buddy’s woman. By doing this, aren’t you just…”

Hayley felt sad. Chloe had hit the nail on the head. She suddenly stood up from her seat, staring out the window into the distance.

“I didn’t think that far.”

When they were studying abroad, Dominick was dazzling. There were always so many pretty girls trying to get close to him, boldly and openly trying to learn more about this man.

“At least now, I get more of his attention than a stranger would.” Hayley’s whispered words seemed to comfort her, yet they were also mocking.

That’s true. Dominick has always been aloof with any woman.”

Chloe picked up a fork from the table and casually ate some pasta. But then, as if something had occurred to her, her face darkened, and she raised her voice. “By the way, what about Stephanie? How is she getting along with Dominick…”

Hayley looked at the beautiful, twinkling lights in the distance, her expression tense and unpleasant.

hard, but Stephanie had it so easily, like someone who worked

“Stephanie…”

felt someone staring at her from the

filled with people dancing waltzes, and on the east side, there was a violin ensemble. The low, gentle music, the clinking of glasses, and the cheerful conversations

not daring to take big steps. She walked with her head slightly lowered, as she

mood.

had been ridiculed by Oscar’s uncle. Usually quick–witted, she found herself at a

nephew, that autistic fool, is not

talk much.” She had reacted impulsively, almost

Are you genuinely good to him, or are you just bored and treating him as a joke? Don’t forget, the one who

her lips pressed tightly together. She wanted to say something, but

was just too scared and lashed out in

and looked down,

had always wanted to find him,

“Oscar?”

from Pearson Villa’s inner hall. Someone muttered in a sharp voice and then disdainfully cursed, “Who’s such a buzzkill? Today is supposed to be a great day. Why bring

immediately darkened as she recognized the familiar, harsh voice.

two women in front of her initially looked confused when they saw Stephanie. Teresa quickly recognized her, furrowing her

ran to our house.” Wendy’s sharp voice was full of venom, and her words

harsh.

the Pearson family elders decided to let Oscar return to the family. Oscar’s biological mother had

child, especially since he was a boy. So, she often cursed him in secret when he started

he got hurt, and didn’t cry when locked in the storage room or car trunk, even if he was starving or scared. He just stayed quiet, indifferent to

Stephanie had a problem

part of the Pearson family, which means he

be managed by their elder daughter’s husband and their second daughter’s husband would handle procurement. All the

of your business what we do with our family