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

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

wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times

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

Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in front of

Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

felt a strange sensation. Yvonne had

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

said, “Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering

is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with

“My b

bit awkward. “Are you

was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s

he was

you 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

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

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

understand why Yvonne would be scared

her further, Stephanie decided to

Yvonne suddenly grabbed

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

Stephanie was astonished.

fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved

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

know you 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

Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell

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

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

“Dominick will be angry.”