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.

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

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

you want to tell me?” Stephanie

used on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous

eyes

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

Yvonne had explicitly come

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

tell me what’s bothering you. I will do

Yvonne interrupted nervously with

“My b

bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

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

everything going on, he was likely

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

you like 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, hugging her head

mean no harm.” Stephanie was stunned. She had never encountered such

of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand why

provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the

is very unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her

Stephanie was astonished.

what Yvonne was trying

wanted to squat down to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly made

so we can talk properly? I promise I

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

to ensure no one else was around

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

“Dominick will be angry.”