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

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

think she had done something wrong. She looked

tell me?” Stephanie asked.

had once used on Oscar, she

eyes flickered

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come

hadn’t talked much before, unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely

bothering you. I will do

interrupted nervously

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick is

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

he was likely

brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a

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

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

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

wanting to provoke her further, Stephanie

Yvonne

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

Stephanie was astonished.

was trying

down to talk to her at eye level, but

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

inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether she had been too harsh before, causing Yvonne

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

patience to communicate with her. “Then what

“Dominick will be angry.”