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

daughter’s house and not paying rent! Look at you, dressed

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

woman at first. After a moment, she guessed,

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

can bully

Another figure stepped in behind the

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 greasy food. He had the appearance of a typical

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

scolding and threats, Stephanie remained

house,” she

.

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 don’t think you can take advantage

met downstairs and

as they entered, they

She saw her mother moving furniture in the guest room. “Mom, don’t move things around. This is my friend’s

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

“I had an extra rooms, and my friend needed a

You could rent out that

month. You always

broke. Are you hiding

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Chapter 256

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

knowing her mother’s unreasonable

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

the apartment without finding Stephanie, Diana

her mind clicked, and she shouted at her mother,

her gaze and mumbled, “She

“You chased her away?”

is my house! Why should she freeload

stupid?” Andrea retorted as if it were the most reasonable thing in