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

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

She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times but

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

used on Oscar, she tried to coax the

eyes

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

Yvonne had explicitly come to

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

“Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering you. I

Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

a bit awkward. “Are you

What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind,

going on, he was likely quite

responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a pang of

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

had never encountered such

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

her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity

who was half squatting,

Stephanie was astonished.

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

to talk to her at eye level,

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

had some experience communicating with people 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 too harsh before, causing Yvonne to fear

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

her cautious behavior, Stephanie used all her patience to communicate with her. “Then what were you

“Dominick will be angry.”