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

are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that Yvonne didn’t want

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

to tell me?” Stephanie asked.

on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in

eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had

Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today,

“Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering you. I will do my best

is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

awkward. “Are you saying Dominick is

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

he was likely

be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing

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 her head

never encountered such a reaction. It seemed

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

to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone else to

Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity

unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head and said, her face full

Stephanie was astonished.

Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick and

squat down to talk to her at eye

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

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

afraid of you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure

all her patience to communicate with her. “Then what

“Dominick will be angry.”