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.

raised her head and exclaimed,

She still didn’t understand, but it was

outburst made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She

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

Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in

seemed to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had

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

me what’s bothering you. I

Yvonne interrupted nervously with this cryptic

“My b

bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

upset sounded childish. What did 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

he was likely quite

need to worry. Your brother can handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a pang

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

mean no harm.” Stephanie was stunned. She had never encountered such

she afraid of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would be

further, Stephanie

Yvonne suddenly grabbed the

who was half squatting, raised her

Stephanie was astonished.

didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew

at eye

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

and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She

not afraid of you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around

communicate

“Dominick will be angry.”