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.

is upset.” Yvonne suddenly raised her head and

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

had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several

do you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I

trick she had once used on Oscar, she tried to coax

work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

felt a strange sensation. Yvonne

politely greet her

tell me what’s bothering you. I will do

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying

not? But

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 introverted

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,

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

didn’t understand why Yvonne would be scared of

further, Stephanie decided to find someone else to

as she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed

Dominick is very unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head and said, her face full

Stephanie was astonished.

was trying to say,

talk to her at eye level, but

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

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

glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was

her cautious behavior, Stephanie used all her patience to communicate

“Dominick will be angry.”