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

me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that Yvonne didn’t want her to

think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several

Stephanie asked.

once used on Oscar, she tried to coax

work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne

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

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

Yvonne interrupted nervously with this cryptic

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that in

on, he was likely quite

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

like any fruit? Let’s go sit in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne crouched in terror, hugging

encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne

didn’t understand why Yvonne would

provoke her further, Stephanie decided

as she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem

half squatting, raised

Stephanie was astonished.

trying to say, she knew it involved

down to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly made it

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

one couldn’t yell at them carelessly.

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

her patience to communicate with her. “Then what were

“Dominick will be angry.”