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 head

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

had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her

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

had once used on Oscar, she tried

seemed to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had

just politely greet her at family meals. Today, her

said, “Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering you. I will

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted

“My b

awkward. “Are you saying

not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant

everything going on, he

need to worry. 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

the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a

encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne

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

further, Stephanie decided

as she tried to walk past, Yvonne

was half squatting, raised her head and said, her

Stephanie was astonished.

fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved

to her at eye level, but

me because something is wrong, right? Can you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I

and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether she had been

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

all her patience to communicate

“Dominick will be angry.”