Crossroads

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

demeanor, Sandra couldn’t resist a smile. “It’s a shame Dominick isn’t here to witness you like this tonight…

banter, Stephanie kept her head low, consumed by a wave

Wellington, you don’t look well. Could it be that you caught a chill

“Maybe,” Stephanie murmured dismally

her, she felt thoroughly

Stephanie. She stiffly turned to see the screen lit

fearless, except

her youth, the Reed family’s attempts to discipline her had failed, resorting instead to ghost stories that left her with lasting

and ghostly pale, Sandra recognized the fear

you have a

on the phone, som between curiosity and apprehension. Her mind raced

text message from Mr. Wellington, Sandra announced, retrieving the phone from

glanced at it and confirmed it was indeed

couldn’t help but complain, “Why would he

so easily startled. Typically, Dominick’s attempts to intimidate or scare her were futile. After Stephanie

calm her nerves. Stephanie furrowed her delicate brows, set down the phone, and said, “No need for

Chapter 188

“Right now!” Sandra questioned.

now, Dominick wants me to

in the backyard, she couldn’t understand the details of his conversation but caught Dominick mentioning someone named Mason on the phone. This so–called business

the chubby man who inexplicably berated Dominick last time. Was Dominick going

any conflict between Dominick and Mason, he wouldn’t usually involve her. “Dominick asked me to come immediately. There must be

decided not to dwell on it further. If he truly needed her presence, she

Wellington, the

gates of Breeze Villa. The autumn wind was picking up, souling their clothes.

into the pool this afternoon. Going out now could

clouds gathering in the dark sky, growing increasingly worried.