Crossroads

Chapter 244

hung up the phone.

“Hurry up. My dad will be out soon, and you won’t be able to see him… Andy shouted loudly and then hung up

Molly was frustrated. His words had an inexplicable hint of ambiguity.

Thus, Molly was hurriedly coaxed by five–year–old Andy to Roberts Villa. The Roberts family, known for their scholarly background, had a more inviting estate compared to the Wellington family. It was located in the western suburbs of Havencrest. The area was serene and elegant. Their villa was classically designed. She stood hesitantly in front of the vintage gate and knocked.

It was said that Scott’s grandfather had been a tenured professor at Princeton. During a time of national turmoil, he abandoned lucrative offeri abroad to return home and contribute significantly to the then–underdeveloped scientific research. Scott’s parents were also professors at a renowned university in the country.

n to vivid.

Standing of

outside the traditional Roberts Villa, Molly imagined a stern maid would answer the door, but reality proved her imagination too

She stood there knocking furiously, but no one answered,

Finally, she noticed a communication button above and to the right of the door. Feeling helpless, she pressed the doorbell. It turned out that this vintage villa kept up with the times and used electronic technology

She finally heard approaching footsteps, and then the heavy door creaked open. She was startled to see the man before her.

Molly’s mind went blank. She forgot to greet him, just staring at him dumbfounded.

“Are you lost?” Scott asked, finding her presence barling

Scott had met Molly before. He knew she was a good friend of Stephanic’s and had participated in projects with the Innovate Group, which he had been involved with. Once, during a meeting, when he had a stomach ache, she had even secretly bought him stomach medicine and placed it on

desk.

his

Despite this, they weren’t close.

“Ms. Snuggleton, what brings you to my humble place?” Scott:

ott asked directly, his tone a bit distant

Molly felt awkward and silently complained, ‘If your place is humble, then mine must be a pigsty. She just didn’t expect Scott to personally–open the door for her.

Scott was very

now? Molly got straight to

Serenburg. Scott replied plainly and didn’t try to hide it

mean, when will Dominick

Snuggleton, knowing Dominick isn’t an ordinary person, you should

Molly looked down,

ill, it would significantly impact the Innovate

you get lost, use your navigation system. Goodbye, Scott said coldly, not wanting to engage

him close the heavy door, and suddenly felt angry. She felt these

her babies,”

in frustration.

the other side of the door,

with weariness. He had just returned from Serenburg and had only

heavy. It was almost unbelievable, but the cruel reality of the situation

was undeniable.

half a month, and no one from the Wellington family

with urgency

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can’t come

and said calmly, “I can’t help with this. Dominick

we really have to wait three months? What if he never comes back? Even if Dominick is busy, he could at least make a phone call, send a text, or video chat on WhatsApp…” Molly’s anger grew, and she shouted, “They’re his wife and children! How can he

heartless?”

“Ms. Snuggleton, you have no right to

but I’m not stupid. Molly was furious at his heartless words, tears brunnung in her eyes as she glared at him. “I don’t believe Dominick is critically ill. A man like him, who stands at the pinnacle overseeing the filth and ugliness of power, knows how to strategize better than

such

again or ask about Dominick. Time would heal Stephanie, and eventually she

without looking

shocked by her anger as she stormed off, feeling like he should say something. He

ran out of the house

and looked down expressionlessly

shouted toward the door, “Dad, this is the nanny I found. She

thought, “Nanny!

to be

at Scott, her expression growing more furious,

continued to persuade, “Grandpa and Grandma are abroad as guest professors. No one is here to cook for us. We might as

He added. “She’s p

doesn’t have a

you for that” Molly looked down and said through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy. She realized