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 exclaimed, looking

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

think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted,

do you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked.

on Oscar, she tried

Yvonne’s eyes flickered

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come to

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

said, “Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering you. I will do

upset,” Yvonne interrupted

“My b

awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

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

everything going on, he was likely

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 sympathy

any fruit? Let’s go sit in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon

encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne was

didn’t understand why

to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to

Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of

Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head and said, her face

Stephanie was astonished.

Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved

down to talk to her at eye

I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I won’t be mean

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

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

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

“Dominick will be angry.”