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.

had worked so hard, but Stephanie

“Stephanie…”

hall. Suddenly, she felt someone

there was a violin ensemble. The low, gentle music, the clinking of glasses, and the cheerful conversations

steps. She walked with her head slightly lowered,

mood.

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

nephew, that autistic fool, is

a fool! He just doesn’t talk much.”

the one who hurt him the most was you. Do you remember what did you say to him? You even threw

eyes reddened, her lips pressed tightly together. She wanted

just too scared and lashed out in

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

always wanted to find him,

“Oscar?”

and then disdainfully cursed,

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

confused when they saw Stephanie.

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

harsh.

family elders decided to let Oscar return to the family.

child, especially since he was a boy. So, she often cursed him

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

had a problem

promised that Oscar would be part of the Pearson family,

husband would handle procurement. All the shares and

our family affairs.