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

brother isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t

outburst made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times but saying

tell me?” Stephanie

on Oscar, she tried to

work. Yvonne’s eyes

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come

politely greet her at

me what’s bothering you. I will do my

is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

“Are you saying

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

going on, he was

you don’t 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

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

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

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

wanting to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone

past, Yvonne suddenly

unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head

Stephanie was astonished.

didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she

wanted to squat down to talk to her at eye level, but her

so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I won’t be mean to you.

one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether

to ensure no one else was around Breeze

all her patience to communicate with

“Dominick will be angry.”