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 her

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

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

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

she tried to coax the

to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come to

Yvonne would just politely greet

tell me what’s bothering

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with this cryptic

“My b

awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

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

he was likely

tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife,

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

encountered such a reaction.

of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would

Stephanie

she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity

who was half squatting,

Stephanie was astonished.

Yvonne was trying to say,

talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly

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 you. You don’t have to be afraid

so one couldn’t yell

nervously to ensure no one else was around Breeze Villa before

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

“Dominick will be angry.”