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.

people said. It was just that Stephanie often felt out of place in them, sensing a barrier that kept her from fully integrating into

and got straight to the point. “The nursery you arranged for has been completed. Mr. George Wellington and the others are in Nightingale Villa now. They wanted you to take a

was somewhat surprised that they had sought

already arranged for the entire third floor of Breeze Villa to be converted into a nursery, resembling

square feet were insufficient for his grandsons, so he transformed another guest room in his residence in Nightingale Villa into a nursery. This way,

babies‘ arrival.” Brad smiled kindly. “Mr. George Wellington 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 designers at length. It’s finished today and looks great, but he seems still unsatisfied and wants it to be even

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

going there, she could feel the Wellingtons‘ enthusiasm

like Mary, but they seemed to find common ground

thought of Dominick. Compared to the others, his attitude seemed much colder. Perhaps he didn’t

was in turmoil, and she just wanted to wander in the garden. “Let Grandpa and the others handle the

odd. “Not going? The designers

decide. I don’t know much

didn’t press her. George had decreed that nothing should disturb the pregnant mother during the final month before the

had

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them to speculate that she

child is coming soon. Parental discord isn’t good for the baby,” Brad called

been to

similar adnotnes many times. Sandra reminded her daily to stay calm and not let anything affect the

before and was caught. He

anger, and no one

eventually found herself back at Breeze Villa,

handle. To her surprise, the study

had tried to sneak in only to find

howeckianas diferent. She was more carious than

she found