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.

hide the bitterness in her tone. She had worked so hard, but Stephanie had it so easily, like someone who worked overtime

“Stephanie…”

had been quietly sitting in the corner of Pearson Villa’s banquet hall. Suddenly, she felt someone staring at her from the left side. She immediately stood up cautiously

lights, the central hall was filled with people dancing waltzes, and on the east side, there was a violin ensemble. The low,

big steps. She walked with her head slightly lowered, as she was

mood.

ridiculed by Oscar’s uncle. Usually quick–witted,

that autistic fool, is not worthy

is not a fool! He just doesn’t talk much.” She had

just bored 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? You even threw away the engagement pendant in front of him, saying that you’d never marry someone like him. You told him never to

pressed tightly together. She wanted to say

she was just too scared and lashed out in

him…” she said and looked down, her voice choked

had always wanted to find

“Oscar?”

out 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

recognized the familiar, harsh voice. She glared

initially looked confused when they saw Stephanie. Teresa quickly recognized her, furrowing her

remember you. You’re that shameless brat who always ran to our house.” Wendy’s sharp

harsh.

of Teresa. By coincidence, Teresa had two daughters, so the Pearson family elders decided to let Oscar return to the family. Oscar’s

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

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

had a

made–up women. “You promised that Oscar would be part of the Pearson family, which means he has a right to inherit the company. What nonsense were you spouting on stage

that the Pearson family’s company would be managed by their elder daughter’s husband and their second daughter’s husband would

do with our family affairs. Who do you