Crossroads

Chapter 210

“Mrs. Wellington, did Ms. Wellington just come over? I saw her in the corridor just now. I called out to her, but she quickly ran away.” Yvonne was usually very polite, so this behavior was quite strange.

Facing Sandra’s suspicious gaze, Stephanie hesitated. “She just came to Breeze Villa for a stroll.”

“I was worried there might be some conflict between you two. This is the first time Ms. Wellington has come here. Did she come for any specific

reason?”

“Nothing in particular,” Stephanie answered absentmindedly, unwilling to elaborate.

Sandra, sensing the reluctance, decided not to press further. Since there seemed to be no immediate trouble, she went back to her chores. Just as she turned to enter the kitchen, Stephanie suddenly stopped her. “Sandra, do you know anything about Mary’s past?”

Sandra was caught off guard by the question and stared at Stephanie, noticing a sharpness in her eyes.

Stephanie said, “I heard that when Mary was young, she was involved with another man. Eventually, Dominick’s father defended her and allowed Mary to remain at Wellington Villa. Even if Dominick’s father didn’t mind, how could Grandpa tolerate such a malicious woman…”

“Although Mary’s conduct isn’t admirable, we shouldn’t speak carelessly,” Sandra said. She was so shocked that she even forgot the title and looked around in panic. “Mary was indeed suspected of infidelity in her youth, but that’s all in the past.” Fortunately, Breeze Villa was quiet, with few people passing by.

George still disliked Mary to this day. Dominick’s father must have loved her deeply, accepting even her infidelity.

Stephanie’s mind was filled with Yvonne’s words from earlier. Were they true?

“Mrs. Wellington, I know Mrs. Mary Wellington hasn’t been kind to you, but she’s still Mr. Wellington’s mother. Sometimes, you just have to respect your elders and not hold grudges.”

Mary always targeted Stephanie, and even the servants noticed, though they couldn’t understand the source of the enmity. Under the same roof, Sandra advised peace.

Stephanie didn’t mind Mary’s disdain. Looking at the kind–faced woman in front of her, she knew Sandra had lived in Wellington Villa for many years and would probably learn some secrets.

She asked tentatively, “Sandra, do you know about Dominick’s kidnapping when he was a child?”

“What does Mr. Wellington’s kidnapping have to do with Mrs. Mary Wellington?”

Stephanie didn’t ask further but

no one else knew the

cold and detached, had concealed everything to protect his mother from all

her bedroom, Stephanie felt restless. As far as she knew, she thought Dominick would never

emotions. She suddenly

couldn’t figure things out, she had a habit of opening

child. Maybe he was too scared…” Stephanie had an epiphany. “Even

biological mother, and he

crescent–shaped pendant in her palm again. “They say

him, what could

“Dominick is very unhappy.”

no embellishment, just the truth. He was

looked at his pillow, feeling

brought her back to reality, and she placed her

It could brighten her

Chapter 210

to the third floor. Last time, George had sent a

were open for ventilation. The colorful

knights. The breeze stirred the crystal wind chimes on the left side, producing a clear, tinkling

two adorable wooden beds were set up in

bit, “Grandpa bought these clothes way too early. By

stared at the clothes in the wardrobe for a while and suddenly realized something

buy the same outfits for twins? How will we tell them apart?” she muttered to herself as she tidied the tiny clothes, her voice so low

clearly see her profile, her

open, the midday

the

complaints, and her rounded belly carrying their child

for me?” When Stephanie turned and noticed him, she was unclear

didn’t respond but just gazed

under his stare, Stephanie hastily looked out the window, trying to explain, “I was bored and came up to see