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.

suddenly raised

you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand,

She looked

want to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise I

on Oscar, she tried to

work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

sensation. Yvonne had explicitly

with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet

tell me what’s bothering you. I will

is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously

“My b

felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying

What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed

on, 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 girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a pang of sympathy for this introverted

She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne

had never encountered such

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

her further, Stephanie decided to find someone else

walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her

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

Stephanie was astonished.

was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick and

wanted to squat down to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant

I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I won’t be mean to you.

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

Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else

communicate with her. “Then what

“Dominick will be angry.”