Crossroads

Chapter 204

“Oscar won’t hurt me.”

In a fit of anger, Vincent retorted, “And has Dominick ever hurt you?”

Stephanie froze, unable to respond.

Too much had happened recently. Her mind was in turmoil, and she didn’t want to think about it anymore.

She stood up from the sofa and walked past Vincent, not wanting to discuss this further.

Watching her leave, Vincent darkened his face with rage. He shouted after her, “You too think Dominick is heartless? You’ve spent nearly a year with him, and you still don’t know what kind of person he is? Everyone says he’s ruthless and cold–hearted, but Stephanie, you have no say in this?

‘I have no say? Really?‘ Stephanie thought. ‘What kind of person is Dominick? Nobody understands him, and no one knows what he’s scheming

Her steps were slow as she walked out of Breeze Villa. She strolled along the corridor, ignoring the beautiful lotus pond and greenery around her. Her mind replayed all the rumors she had heard about Dominick,

She had heard many things about him but knew very little about the man himself.

“He hides things from me. How could I possibly know?” Stephanie muttered to herself, her gaze distant as she looked over the vast garden.

“Has something happened recently?” A voice suddenly came from behind her.

At first, Stephanie thought Vincent had followed her, but when she recognized the voice, she paused to think for a moment.

“Is there something you need?” She didn’t answer the question but instead asked calmly.

The person who approached her was the butler, Brad, an elderly man who had served the Wellington family for over thirty years. He was responsible for looking after George and had a say in both household and business matters. Despite his authority, he was always courteous.

get along with as people said. It was just that Stephanie often felt out of place in them, sensing a barrier that kept her from

George

surprised that they had

had already arranged for the entire third floor of Breeze Villa

the 2000 square feet were insufficient for his grandsons, so he transformed another guest room in his residence in Nightingale Villa into

hasn’t been this happy in a long time. He supervised the nursery’s construction, discussing eco–friendly materials, color schemes, and safety features with the

some minor details. Mr. George Wellington is quite anxious about it, and the designers seem troubled. Mrs. Mary Wellington and Ms. Wellington bought baby clothes and

there, she could feel the

particularly like Mary, but they seemed

his attitude seemed much colder. Perhaps he didn’t

wanted to wander in the

odd. “Not going? The designers wanted

don’t

the pregnant mother during the final month before the birth of his beloved great–grandsons. Whatever Stephanie wanted,

had no

Chapter 204

become much quieter, leading them to speculate

coming soon. Parental discord

you ever been to Mr Wellington’s

Sandra reminded her daily to stay calm and not

in once before

had likely normed of in anger, and no one else approached

back at

door handle. To her surprise, the study door was not

tried to sneak in

howeckianas diferent. She was more carious than anything

door open, she found the room