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.

was very

Dominick now? Molly

in Serenburg. Scott replied plainly and didn’t try

he’s in Serenburg. I mean, when will

his tone colder. “Ms. Snuggleton, knowing Dominick isn’t an ordinary person, you should also know that talking about his illness carelessly can significantly affect the group’s stock

looked down, feeling

significantly impact the

and you’ll be on the highway. If you get lost, use your navigation system. Goodbye, Scott said coldly, not wanting to engage

and suddenly felt angry. She felt these upper–class people always

lost her babies,” she

in frustration.

the door, Scott froze at

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

mood was heavy. It was almost unbelievable, but

was undeniable.

no response from 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

reddened with urgency as she

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can’t come back

said calmly, “I can’t help with this. Dominick is still in

Do 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

heartless?”

Scott felt increasingly irritated. He coldly dismissed her. “Ms. Snuggleton, you have no

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 anyone. He wouldn’t be unprepared.

not expecting such words from this

face was stern. She felt deeply disappointed. She resolved not to seek them out again or ask about Dominick. Time would heal Stephanie, and

turned to leave without looking

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

ran out of the house and grabbed Molly’s pants,

stopped and looked down

her, and then shouted toward the door, “Dad, this is the nanny I found.

“Nanny!

be your

her expression growing more furious, but Scott seemed to seriously consider his son’s

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

He added. “She’s p

doesn’t have

through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy. She realized