Crossroads

Chapter 209

Stephanie was startled. This was her first time seeing Yvonne come to Breeze Vila. “Yvonne, if you are looking for your brother, he’s at Grandpa’s.

However, there was no response to her question.

She noticed Yvonne standing about 30 feet from the dining table. Yvonne stood there quietly with a hesitant expression as if she was waiting for something.

“Yvonne, what’s wrong?” Stephanie asked, frowning in confusion.

From what she had heard, Yvonne was somewhat introverted and rarely interacted with people. Her current behavior was very unusual.

On second thought, it seemed unlikely that Yvonne had come to Breeze Villa to find her brother. Dominick was usually aloof and seldom approached his sister, and Yvonne was even less likely to bother him.

“Yvonne, are you looking for me?” Stephanie guessed.

Already half–full, Stephanie, no longer interested in her breakfast, stood and walked towards her.

Yvonne’s bright eyes flashed with alarm. “Don’t disturb others while they’re eating. Don’t interrupt. Don’t speak loudly…”

As Stephanie got closer, Yvonne’s lips trembled as she murmured these rules softly.

Seeing how nervous she was, Stephanie stopped, not daring to get any closer.

“Are you waiting for me to finish breakfast?” she asked gently, trying to ease Yvonne’s anxiety.

But Yvonne remained silent.

She seemed uncomfortable with eye contact, keeping her head down. Her long hair covered half her face, slightly flushed with nervousness.

“Should I call Sandra?” Stephanie suggested, feeling at a loss.

She didn’t want to scare her and thought Yvonne might be more comfortable with the household staff.

suddenly raised her head and

are you looking for me?” She still

made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times but saying

you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise I

on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in front of

seemed to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come to

with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today, her calling

me what’s bothering you. I will do

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

bit awkward. “Are you saying

it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant her brother had been in a bad mood

on, he was likely

don’t need to worry. Your brother can handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the

here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne crouched in terror, hugging her

harm.” Stephanie was stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction.

didn’t understand why Yvonne would be scared of

Stephanie decided to

walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity

Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head and said, her face full of

Stephanie was astonished.

trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick

to her at eye level, but her pregnant

you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I won’t be mean to you. You don’t have

very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them

glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was

her patience to communicate

“Dominick will be angry.”