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 at you, dressed up like a decent person,

was a woman around 60, wearing a black chiffon dress with floral prints. She had a touch of urban fashion, but the

didn’t recognize the woman at first. After a moment, she guessed,

to address me properly! My daughter treats you well, but you

can

words with her Just tell her to get lost.” Another figure stepped in behind the woman. It was Wade,

much more perky than the last time 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 in a chaotic nightlife and

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

harsh scolding and threats, Stephanie

she replied quietly, without

.

just one of her friends, clinging on like a leech. I’m telling

4:05 PM. Molly and Diana met downstairs and walked

soon as they entered, they saw

Mom, why are you here?” Molly hurried over, recognizing the familiar figure. She saw her mother

mind, letting your friend

and my friend needed a place to

so stupid! You could rent out that

every month.

hiding money from

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Chapter 256

linde every month. How w did I raise such an ungrateful daughter? Now tell me, who’s more

furious, knowing her mother’s

voice came from outside, “Molly, where’s Steffi? I

finding Stephanie, Diana grew anxious. “Did

clicked, and she shouted

her gaze

“You chased her away?”

what if I did? This is my house! Why

Andrea retorted as if it were the most