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

Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that Yvonne didn’t

had done something wrong. She

to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise

Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in front of

Yvonne’s eyes

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly

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

tell me what’s bothering you. I will

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with this cryptic

“My b

a bit awkward. “Are

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

he was likely

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

you like any fruit? Let’s go sit in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get

stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne was very

Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would

further, Stephanie decided to

past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her

squatting, raised

Stephanie was astonished.

what Yvonne was trying to

to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly made

because something is wrong, right? Can you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t

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

of you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around Breeze Villa

to communicate with her. “Then

“Dominick will be angry.”