Crossroads

Chapter 203

Chapter 203

“Why does it have to be your These words from Dominick the other night lingered in her mind.

They were so soft, so faint, yet so melancholy.

She looked down at the blood–red pendant in her palm, her expression frozen, her thoughts heavy.

“Mrs, Wellington, Mr. Hayes is waiting for you downstairs,” Sandra gently reminded her, knocking twice on the bedroom door.

Stephanie snapped back to reality,

“Okay, she responded absentmindedly, tightly gripping the pendant. Taking a deep breath, she straightened her clothes and headed downstairs.

“Mrs. Wellington, your due date is next month. Please take care of yourself and your emotions.” Sandra was worried and accompanied her down the

stairs.

Ever since she returned from Molly’s place, Stephanie had become very withdrawn. The Wellingtons‘ servants didn’t know what had transpired, but they sensed her deep sadness.

“It’s due next month. Why couldn’t they wait another month to tell me?” She walked carefully, each step deliberate, speaking softly to herself, words only she could hear.

Breeze Villa living room on the first floor was empty, with only Vincent standing in the center. ““When did you meet Oscar?“” he asked directly, cutting to the chase,”

Stephanic approached him, clearly seeing the cold look on his face. When his eyes met hers, they were filled with suspicion and unfamiliarity.

“I told you before, I’ve known him for a long time,” she said, sitting on the sofa, not wanting to face his suspicion.

Though she and Vincent were considered good friends, the way he looked at her now made it seem as if she could never fit into their world.

“Is that pendant from Oscar…” Vincent’s face remained stern. He had so many questions for her, but as soon as he started to speak, he couldn’t continue,

forming a perfect circle

answered openly, “Oscar and I

some nerve!” Vincent’s expression changed drastically, and furious words spilled

the boldness with which she admitted it, her attitude, and every word

the deal now?

even realize that Oscar is Dominick’s friend? If it weren’t for Oscar, if it weren’t for the

a life. He owed his friend a

her, “Dominick married you. You’re carrying his child. How is he supposed to

His

he was venting his anger on her, but

be you?” Vincent felt a heavy weight on his chest,

remained seated on the sofa, expressionless, listening to

to be you?

her. There was no anger, no

hir.

The only thought

moment, but the words

10:19 AM C

Chapter 203

Dominick turn away, open the door,

step, he vanished from her

the dim lighting in the hallway, but as she watched his

remain cold no matter how she tried to warm it. Suddenly, Stephanie looked up, her gaze lost,

that night, she hadn’t

Villa, and no one knew where

this? Perhaps he didn’t

you trying to

dirt roads into muddy pits, and the nearby barren hills had been stripped

unexpectedly simple courtyard house. Moss covered the outer walls, and the roof tiles were sparse

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