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.

appearance, Scott was very cunning, something

Molly got straight

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

I mean, when will Dominick be back? Is his illness really that

tone colder. “Ms. Snuggleton, knowing Dominick isn’t an ordinary person, you should also know that talking

looked down,

it would significantly impact the Innovate Group. Such things couldn’t be

turn left, and you’ll be on the highway. If you get lost, use your navigation

watched him close the heavy door, and suddenly felt angry.

babies,” she

in frustration.

the other side of the

didn’t respond immediately, his brow furrowing with weariness. He had just returned from

almost unbelievable, but the cruel reality of the situation

was undeniable.

him, Molly grew more agitated. “Stephanie has been through so much, and you all act like you don’t know. It’s been almost half a month, and no one from the Wellington family has checked in. Where is Dominick! If you can contact him, please tell him that Stephanie really wants to

reddened with urgency as

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and can’t come

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

could at least make a phone call, send a text,

heartless?”

to her accusations, Scott felt increasingly irritated. He coldly dismissed her. “Ms. Snuggleton, you have

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

stunned, not expecting such words from this

not to seek them out again or ask about Dominick. Time would heal Stephanie, and

without

and was shocked by her anger as she stormed off,

of the house and grabbed Molly’s pants, preventing her

stopped and looked down

door, “Dad, this

“Nanny! Who

be

Scott, her expression growing more furious, but Scott

professors. No one is here

He added. “She’s p

doesn’t

said through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy. She realized