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 head and exclaimed,

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

outburst made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her

to tell me?” Stephanie

used on Oscar, she tried to coax

work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had

politely greet her at family meals.

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

upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with this

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

or not? But she

he was likely quite

brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a pang of sympathy

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

never encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne was

didn’t understand why Yvonne would be

wanting to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her

who was half squatting, raised her head

Stephanie was astonished.

Yvonne was trying to

to squat down to talk to her at eye level,

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

with autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell

you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one

Stephanie used all her patience to communicate with

“Dominick will be angry.”