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?”

didn’t ask

no one else knew the

concealed everything to protect

she thought Dominick would never act so emotionally.

of emotions. She suddenly felt like she didn’t know the man she shared her

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

weak when he was a child. Maybe he was too scared…” Stephanie had an epiphany. “Even if he controls

and he chose to bear

crescent–shaped pendant in her palm

Oscar blamed him, what could he

“Dominick is very unhappy.”

words echoed, with no embellishment, just the

spacious bedroom, she looked at his pillow, feeling

reality, and she placed her

could brighten

Chapter 210

to the third floor. Last time, George had

windows were open for ventilation.

The breeze stirred the crystal wind chimes on the left side, producing a

room for the child on the far right. As expected, two adorable wooden beds were set

a few cute outfits and couldn’t help but mutter a bit, “Grandpa bought these clothes way too early. By the time the kids can wear

the wardrobe for a while

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

Dominick, standing outside the door, could clearly see her profile, her brow slightly

the windows on the third floor were open, the midday sun poured

the doorframe, quietly

her murmured complaints, and her rounded belly

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

but just gazed at

hastily looked out the window, trying to explain, “I was