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.

upset.” Yvonne suddenly raised her

“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

me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise

she tried to

Yvonne’s eyes flickered

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

felt a strange sensation. Yvonne had

with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today, her calling her name

just tell me what’s bothering you. I will

interrupted nervously

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

being upset sounded childish. What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant

on, he was

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

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,

stunned. She had never encountered

she afraid of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne

to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to

past, Yvonne suddenly

Dominick is very unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting,

Stephanie was astonished.

though she didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick

to squat down to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant

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

world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at

stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was

Stephanie used all her patience to communicate with her. “Then what

“Dominick will be angry.”