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.

upset.” Yvonne suddenly raised her head and exclaimed,

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

she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her

you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked.

on Oscar, she tried to coax

to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly

hadn’t talked much before, unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today,

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

is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with

“My b

a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

being upset sounded childish. What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that

he

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 a pang of sympathy for this

in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie

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

of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would be

Stephanie decided

past, Yvonne suddenly

half squatting, raised her head and said, her

Stephanie was astonished.

though she didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved

down to talk to her at eye level, but her

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

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

Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around

cautious behavior, Stephanie used all her patience to communicate

“Dominick will be angry.”