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, looking

me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that Yvonne didn’t

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

tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise I won’t tell

she

seemed to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come

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

tell me what’s bothering you. I will do my best to

interrupted nervously

“My b

“Are you

was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant her brother

he was likely

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

living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along

never encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne

Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would be scared of

her further, Stephanie

tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of

is very unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her

Stephanie was astonished.

what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew

to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly made it

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 upset, and I won’t be mean to you. You don’t have

with people with autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at

nervously to ensure no

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

“Dominick will be angry.”