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.

Stephanie had it

“Stephanie…”

felt someone

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 created a

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

mood.

Oscar’s uncle. Usually quick–witted, she found

fool, is not

talk much.” She had reacted impulsively, almost reflexively defending

and treating him as a joke? Don’t forget, the one who hurt him the most was you. Do you remember what did you say to him?

lips pressed tightly together. She

was just too scared and lashed out in

always wanted to apologize to him…” she said and looked down, her voice

had always wanted to

“Oscar?”

a sharp voice and then disdainfully cursed, “Who’s such a buzzkill? Today is supposed to be a

immediately darkened as she recognized the familiar, harsh voice. She glared

when they saw Stephanie. Teresa

You’re that shameless brat who always ran to our house.” Wendy’s sharp voice was full

harsh.

two daughters, so the Pearson family elders decided to let Oscar return to the

couldn’t stand the child, especially since he was a boy. So, she often

because Oscar never talked back when scolded, never resisted when 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,

a problem

made–up women. “You promised that Oscar would be part of the Pearson family, which means he

would handle procurement. All the shares and

family affairs. Who do you think you are?” Wendy said with