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.

the Wellingtons were not as difficult to get along with as people said. It was just that Stephanie often felt out of place in them, sensing a

troubled mood, Brad chose not to pry and got straight to the point. “The nursery you arranged for has been completed. Mr. George Wellington and the others

that they had sought

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

transformed another guest room

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

troubled. Mrs. Mary Wellington and Ms. Wellington bought baby clothes and toys yesterday. They are setting things up over there.

quietly. Even without going there, she could feel the Wellingtons‘ enthusiasm for the

Mary, but they seemed to find common ground when it

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

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

found this odd. “Not going? The

I don’t

should disturb the pregnant mother during the final month before the birth of his beloved great–grandsons. Whatever

had

Chapter 204

she had become much quieter, leading them to speculate that she might have quarreled

discord isn’t good for the baby,” Brad called

ever been

heard similar adnotnes many times. Sandra reminded her daily to

once before and was caught. He was furious and scolded her

normed of in anger, and no one else approached

fin a trance, she eventually found herself back at Breeze Villa, standing before Dominick’s study on the second

handle. To her surprise, the

remembered the last time she had tried to sneak in only to find the door securely

time, howeckianas diferent. She was more carious

she found the room