Crossroads

Chapter 256

Just this afternoon at three o’clock. Molly was washing dishes at the Roberts place when she received a phone call.

It was from Diana, who said she had tried calling Stephanie but couldn’t get through.

“Stephanie is home alone today while I’m out. Molly replied, anxious. “I’ll try calling her in a bit. Stephanie’s been in good spirits lately.”

They chatted for a while, and Molly realized it had been many days since she last saw Diana. Spontaneously, she invited her over for dinner at her apartment this evening, to which Diana readily agreed.

After hanging up. Molly immediately dialed Stephanie’s number, but no one answered.

Unease grew in her heart. She quickly spoke to Scott and hurriedly gathered her things to head home.

Se

Meanwhile, at the apartment, nothing much was happening with Stephanie. She had gone to the guest room to look for her medication, leaving her phone on the living room TV stand.

Stephanie found a bottle of antidepressants prescribed by the hospital, twisted it open, and swallowed two pills dry, her expression mechanical.

She didn’t want to be sick anymore and didn’t want to worry those around her.

She couldn’t afford to be ill again. She needed to get better soon.

Stephanie curled up on the sofa, staring blankly at the empty apartment. The beavy, gloomy emotions in her chest made it feel like she was the only person in the world, not knowing whom to trint,

The phone screen blinked, showing two missed calls.

She put

down the medicine bottle and walked over just as she was about to check her phone, the sound of keys turning came from the front door.

She thought Molly or Oscar were returning, but they weren’t

in my daughter’s house and not paying rent! Look

had a touch of urban fashion, but the cheap foundation and lipstick she

first. After a moment, she guessed, “Are you

even know how to address me properly! My daughter treats you well, but you have no conscience.

think you can bully

her to get lost.” Another figure stepped

she saw him. Dressed in a T–shirt and black jeans, with his hair dyed in multiple colors, he had gained weight, likely from indulging

freeload off my sister here?” Sizing her up. Wade seemed hesitant but then demanded, Either you

and threats, Stephanie remained motionless, her

house,” she replied quietly, without

.

her voice shrill and nasty “My daughter’s house is my house We’re moving in now You’re just one of her friends, clinging on like a leech. I’m telling you, there’s no place for you here. Pack your things and leave, and

PM. Molly and Diana met downstairs

soon as they entered, they saw the

Molly hurried over, recognizing the familiar figure. She saw her mother moving furniture in the guest

your mind, letting your friend stay here for free!” Andrea snapped, her face dark with

friend needed a place to

could

every month. You

Are you hiding money from

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Chapter 256

such an ungrateful daughter? Now tell me,

knowing her mother’s

came from outside, “Molly, where’s Steffi? I don’t see

Stephanie, Diana grew anxious.

going anywhere today. Molly replied automatically. Then her mind clicked, and she shouted at her mother, “Mom, where’s my friend! Did you see her

her gaze

“You chased her away?”

what if I did? This is my house! Why should she

it were the most reasonable