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.

suddenly raised her head and

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

she had done something wrong. She

you want to tell me?” Stephanie

trick she had once used on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl

Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne

politely greet her at family meals. Today, her calling her

bothering you. I will do my

interrupted nervously with this

“My b

bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick is

not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant her brother had been

he was likely quite

handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the

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

mean no harm.” Stephanie was stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction. It seemed

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

wanting to provoke her further, Stephanie

Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity

squatting,

Stephanie was astonished.

was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick

to her at eye level, but her

me because something 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 don’t have to be afraid

people with autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected

to ensure no one else was around Breeze

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

“Dominick will be angry.”