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

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

outburst made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times

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

once used on Oscar, she tried to coax the

Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

Yvonne had

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

bothering you.

interrupted nervously

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are

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

going on, he was likely quite

brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing

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

mean no harm.” Stephanie was stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne was very

didn’t understand why

Stephanie

walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her

squatting, raised her head and said, her

Stephanie was astonished.

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

at eye level, but her pregnant belly made

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 you. You don’t have to

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

up, glancing around nervously to ensure

Stephanie used all her patience to communicate with her. “Then

“Dominick will be angry.”