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?”

ask further but headed

seemed no one else

so cold and detached, had concealed everything to protect

knew, she thought Dominick would never act so emotionally. If his birth mother had been behind his kidnapping, with his current

sat back on the bed, her face a mix of emotions. She suddenly felt

she had a habit of opening her wooden box. The cool pendant rested in

was too scared…” Stephanie had an epiphany.

biological mother, and he chose

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

blamed him, what could he

“Dominick is very unhappy.”

echoed, with no embellishment, just the truth. He

looked at

her back to reality, and she placed her hand on her stomach,

could brighten her mood instantly, chasing away the

Chapter 210

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

windows were open

examined the walls with their vivid depictions of deep–sea fish and castle knights. The breeze stirred the crystal wind chimes on the left side, producing a clear, tinkling sound. This place

the child on the far right. As expected, two adorable wooden beds were set up in the corner, and the wardrobe was filled with new clothes, from newborn outfits

couldn’t help but mutter a bit, “Grandpa bought these clothes way too early. By the time the kids can wear them, they’ll be out of style. Those sly merchants must have really

the clothes in the wardrobe for a

did they buy the same outfits for twins? How will we tell them apart?” she muttered to herself

could clearly see her profile, her brow slightly furrowed in

windows on the third floor were open, the midday sun poured in brightly, comforting the

the doorframe,

her rounded belly carrying their child were all under the warm sunlight, and every little action was

you come looking for me?” When Stephanie turned and noticed him,

didn’t respond but just

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