Crossroads

Chapter 254

to see him again. Ever since Stephanie saw Dominick at Flaming Bar last time, she had stopped mentioning wanting to

Likewise, Molly also avoided bringing up “Dominick“, “The Wellingtons“, or “the kids“. They pretended nothing had happened, and life seemed to have returned to its usual cabo.

Stephanie’s condition seemed to improve suddenly. She wasn’t as depressed as before and sometimes took the initiative to go to the market with Molly to buy groceries and daily necessities.

was a relief.

Molly tried her best to nourish her, and Stephanie didn’t refuse her care, which w

With Stephanie’s improvement, Oscar had been going out more frequently lately. He seemed to be investigating something, always leaving early and coming back late, sometimes even too busy to return home,

I’m heading to Roberts now. If anything happens while you’re alone at home, call me immediately. By the way, we bought a lot of groceries yesterday, so there’s no need to go out today. There’s marinated beef in the fridge for dinner. Molly nagged one last time before leaving “Stephanie, are you sure you’ll be okay alone?

“What could happen!” Stephanie seemed quite normal now. “Molly, go do what you need to do. Stop treating the

– like I’m useless.”

Molly saw Stephanie sitting at the dining table, properly eating sandwiches and milk and was even annoyed by her fussing

“You’re really heartless, she grumbled before shurting the door behind her.

Everything seemed to be getting back on track. It had been half a month since Stephanie last saw Dominick. Seeing her regain her spirits and gain three pounds made Molly very happy.

Molly was still working as a nanny at the Roberts. After Dominick returned, she immediately applied to quit, but Scott’s son disagreed and threatened her with the inequitable clause in the contract that stipulated she couldn’t resign within three months, forcing her to stay.

Despite her master’s degree from a renowned overseas university, she was stuck being a nanny. That little brat, Andy, was really hard to deal with, probably inherited from his father

pink apron, with rubber gloves and a white square work cap, looked every bit the part of a housemaid as she diligently scrubbed the wall tiles. She asked. “Are your grandparents

come back, you can still stay here as our nanny. Don’t worry.” Looking quite smug, Andy dragged a chair over to sit and watch

him. He made it sound like he enjoyed being a laborer in his house. What a brat, she

teacher give you some new assignments? Go to your room and get started. Just looking at him made her frustrated. He was such a

for you to

just to get home sooner, and now this brat was making With great momentum, Molly threw the dirty rag into the bucket. She h things difficult for her. “Didn’t you just have

wasn’t intimidated by her so–called momentum. With a serious face, he looked at her. “My

this kid learn manners? His dad must be in the

out. She cursed him inwardly, took off her gloves and cap,

is not good. Andy had probably overeaten earlier. He took two small bites of the pasta, then set his fork down, refusing

you want to eat, master!” Molly was already losing

and added. “Why

“What’s not good“”

“My dad d

impatient women. You should

face turned dark. She decided to ignore this little devil. She remembered children being easily pleased and cute. What had happened to

would their personalities be like if they were still here? Whether they inherited traits from Dominick

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thinking?” Though Andy liked to cause trouble, he was very perceptive. Seeing her deep in thought, he didn’t dare to mess around anymore and instead asked seriously, his childish voice carrying

right. All she wants is a bit of simple happiness. Why does it have to be so

forth on the dining chair, his puny mind unable to grasp such

it seemed the teachers at Andy’s preschool were having a meeting, so he didn’t have to attend classes. Usually, Molly had to pick him up before going home, but today, she quickly prepared lunch and dinner for the father and son, planning to leave

up in

initially trying to persuade her to stay longer. At this moment, Scott walked out

his father’s side. “Dad, there’s a parent–child event on Saturday. You’re so busy, you