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

you looking for me?” She still didn’t

she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted,

you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise I won’t

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

seemed to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come

talked much before, unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family

just tell me what’s bothering you. I will

Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick is

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

going on, he was likely quite

you 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

go sit in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her,

encountered such a reaction. It seemed like

me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand

her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

as she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the

Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised

Stephanie was astonished.

what Yvonne was trying to say,

squat down to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly

stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset,

some experience communicating with people with autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them

you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around

to communicate with

“Dominick will be angry.”