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.

Yvonne suddenly raised

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

she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times but saying

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

used on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in front

Yvonne’s eyes flickered when

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

sensation. Yvonne

unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at

bothering you. I will do my best

upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with

“My b

“Are you saying Dominick is

idea of him being upset sounded childish. What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not?

he

Your brother can handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a pang of sympathy for this introverted young

get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne crouched in terror, hugging her head and

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

of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand

provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed

was half squatting, raised her head and

Stephanie was astonished.

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

down to talk to her at eye level, but her

is wrong, right? Can you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get

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

Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one

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

“Dominick will be angry.”