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 her head and exclaimed, looking

your brother isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand,

outburst made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She

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

once used on Oscar, she

work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she

“Stephanie,” she called softly.

Yvonne

politely greet her at family meals. Today, her

bothering you. I will do

brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted

“My b

“Are you

him being upset sounded childish. What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant her

everything going on, he

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

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

stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction. It

understand why Yvonne would be scared of

provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone else to

past, Yvonne suddenly

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

Stephanie was astonished.

didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick and seemed

to her at eye

I promise I

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 been too harsh before, causing

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

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

“Dominick will be angry.”