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 exclaimed, looking

stunned. “Yvonne, your brother isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that

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

Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in

to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

felt a strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly

hadn’t talked much before, unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today, her calling

said, “Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering you. I will do my best

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with

“My b

“Are you

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

everything going on, he was

worry. Your brother can handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining.

Let’s go sit in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon

encountered such a

me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand

wanting to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

as she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly

squatting, raised her head and said, her face full

Stephanie was astonished.

was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick

her at eye level,

can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I

with autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether she had been

Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around Breeze Villa before relaxing a

patience to communicate with her. “Then what were you afraid of just

“Dominick will be angry.”