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.

raised her head and

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

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

Stephanie asked. “I promise I won’t

used on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous

Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

sensation. Yvonne had

would just politely greet her at family

me what’s bothering you. I will do my best to

upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

a bit awkward. “Are you

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

everything going on, he was likely quite

don’t need to worry. Your brother can handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s

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

She had never encountered

Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne

her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

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

half squatting, raised her head and said, her

Stephanie was astonished.

Yvonne was trying

down to talk to her at eye

because something is wrong, right? Can you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and

world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether

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

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

“Dominick will be angry.”