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.

is upset.” Yvonne suddenly raised her head and

isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was

She looked

do you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise I won’t

a trick she had once used on Oscar, she tried to coax the

Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

sensation. Yvonne had

with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today, her calling her name felt

what’s bothering you. I will do

upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with this cryptic

“My b

awkward. “Are you saying Dominick

What did it matter 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

he

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 as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne crouched

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

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

provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone else

she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her

half squatting, raised her head and said,

Stephanie was astonished.

Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick and

to talk to her at eye level, but her

up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry

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

not afraid of you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around Breeze Villa

to communicate with her. “Then what

“Dominick will be angry.”