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.

is upset.” Yvonne suddenly raised her head and exclaimed,

was stunned. “Yvonne, your brother isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She

She looked

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

Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in

eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had

politely greet her

tell me what’s bothering you. I will do my best to

interrupted

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are

sounded childish. What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she

he was likely quite

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

She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne crouched

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

didn’t understand why Yvonne would

Stephanie decided to find someone

she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly

very unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head and said,

Stephanie was astonished.

what Yvonne was trying to say,

talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly

know you came to me because something is wrong, right? Can you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I won’t be mean to

sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether she had been too harsh before, causing Yvonne

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

patience to communicate with her. “Then what

“Dominick will be angry.”