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 so

“Stephanie…”

corner of Pearson Villa’s banquet hall. Suddenly, she felt someone staring at

banquet was dazzling with lights, the central hall was filled with people dancing waltzes, and on the east side, there was a violin ensemble. The low, gentle music, the clinking of

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

mood.

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

that autistic fool,

a fool! He just doesn’t talk much.” She had reacted impulsively, almost reflexively defending

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

lips pressed tightly together. She wanted

just too scared

him…” she said and looked down, her voice

always wanted to find

“Oscar?”

and then

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

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

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

harsh.

so the Pearson family elders decided to let Oscar return

child, especially since he was a boy. So,

to sneak over 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, indifferent to everything, even his

had a problem

“You promised that Oscar would be part of the Pearson family, which

their second daughter’s husband would handle procurement. All the shares and workers were controlled by them, and they never mentioned Oscar, as

do with our family