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

immediately, “I heard you’re squatting in my daughter’s house and not

a black chiffon dress with floral prints. She had a touch

at first. After a moment, she guessed,

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

can bully

words with her Just tell her to get lost.” Another figure stepped

in a T–shirt and black jeans, with his hair dyed in multiple colors, he had gained weight, likely

off my sister here?” Sizing her up. Wade seemed hesitant but then demanded, Either you hand over ten thousand dollars now, or get out. Don’t think having a man backing you will scare me. This

and threats, Stephanie

house,” she replied quietly,

.

“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

and Diana met downstairs and walked to the

they entered, they saw the place

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

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

rooms, and my friend needed a place to stay. What’s

could rent out

get rent every month. You

you hiding money from

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Chapter 256

raise such an

knowing her mother’s unreasonable temper all

then. Diana’s voice came from outside,

the apartment without finding Stephanie, Diana grew anxious.

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

avoided her gaze and

“You chased her away?”

I did? This is my house! Why should she freeload

as if it were the