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 exclaimed,

stunned. “Yvonne, your brother isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that Yvonne didn’t want her to

wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several

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

used on Oscar, she tried to coax

to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

a strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come

before, unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today,

what’s bothering you. I will do my

interrupted nervously with this

“My b

“Are you saying

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

going on, he

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

of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne

was stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction. It

Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would be scared

Stephanie decided to find someone else to

to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity

was half squatting, raised her head

Stephanie was astonished.

didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to

squat down to talk to her at

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

autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether she had been

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

patience to communicate

“Dominick will be angry.”