Crossroads
Chapter 188
Chapter 188
In the dimly lit bedroom, her trembling hand hastily flicked the wall switch, flooding the room with light as every overhead lamp blazed to life. instantly illuminating the space as bright as day.
Stephanie’s face turned pale, her heart still racing, staring blankly at the spot where the bedroom door had been.
There was nothing
The dark figure that had been at the door just moments ago had vanished.
The bright lights around her eased her nerves slightly. She took a deep breath, then pinched her thigh hard enough to hum, confirming to herself that she wasn’t dreaming.
“Could it be because I was startled from falling into the pool this afternoon!” She wondered if it was all just an illusion
Climbing out of bed, she sat rambly on the edge, her expression distant and her heart still in disarray
“Sandra, I’m hungry! Quickly, have dinner brought up here, hurry!” She didn’t care anymore; she needed company to bolster her courage. Pressing the service bell, she yelled in a trembling voice with urgency to the other end with Sandra
Sandra had been looking after her for over half a year, and it was the first time she’d seen Stephanie so anxious to eat. She rushed in with two maids, carrying the freshly cooked dishes into her room.
“Mrs. Wellington, the chef are making three more dishes. Please take your time…” Sandra acted swiftly, knocking on the door and entering, setting the tableware before urging Stephanie to eat. But she noticed Stephanie curled up on the small sofa, showing no appetite at all
“Don’t you like these dishes?” Sandra paused, perplexed by Stephanie’s request. Throughout Wellington Villa, everyone was aware of her picky eating habits. Yet, Dominick never voiced any objections, if Stephanie was picky with her food, they could afford to cater to her preferences. As long as it didn’t jeopardize the baby’s health, even George remained unconcerned.
“Very well, I’ll instruct the chef to prepare something different” Sandra decided, turning to leave.
ie’s unexpected grip on Sandra’s sleeve betrayed her unusual persistence.
Stephanie’s
couldn’t resist a smile. “It’s a shame Dominick isn’t here to witness you like this
kept her head low, consumed by a
Stephanie more seriously. “Mrs. Wellington, you don’t look well. Could it be that
“Maybe,” Stephanie murmured dismally
her,
jolting Stephanie. She stiffly turned to see the
always been fearless, except for supernatural occurrences like
the Reed family’s attempts to discipline her had failed, resorting instead
and ghostly pale, Sandra
you have
and apprehension. Her mind raced with unsenling possibilities, leaving her hesitant to investigate
message from Mr. Wellington, Sandra announced, retrieving the
at it and confirmed it was indeed from
strange calmness serted over Stephanie as she took the phone and couldn’t help but complain, “Why would he
scare her were futile. After Stephanie took her
Stephanie furrowed her delicate brows, set down the phone, and said, “No need
Chapter 188
“Right now!” Sandra questioned.
“Yes, right now, Dominick wants me to meet him at
his conversation but caught Dominick
who inexplicably berated Dominick last time. Was Dominick going there
Mason, he wouldn’t usually involve her. “Dominick asked me
dwell on it further. If he truly needed her presence, she couldn’t
Wellington, the
Breeze Villa. The autumn wind was picking up, souling their clothes. accompanied by
had dinner yet, and you fell into the pool this afternoon. Going out now could
increasingly worried. It was indeed
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