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

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

with floral prints. She had a touch of urban fashion, but the cheap foundation and lipstick she wore made her

recognize the woman at first. After

properly! My daughter treats you

can bully Molly

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

T–shirt and black jeans, with his hair dyed in multiple colors,

up. Wade seemed hesitant but then

their harsh scolding and threats, Stephanie remained motionless, her eyes fixed on

Molly’s house,” she

.

her friends, clinging on like a leech. I’m telling you, there’s no place for you here. Pack your things and leave, and don’t think you can take advantage

PM. Molly and Diana met downstairs and walked to the apartment

entered, they saw

saw her mother moving furniture in the guest room.

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

rooms, and my friend needed a place to

stupid! You could rent out

rent every month.

Are you hiding money from me?

10:36 AM ₫ ·

Chapter 256

month. How w did I raise such an ungrateful daughter?

her mother’s

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

without finding Stephanie, Diana grew anxious.

she shouted at her mother, “Mom, where’s my friend! Did you see her when you came

gaze

“You chased her away?”

is my house! Why should she

as if it were the most reasonable thing in