Crossroads

Chapter 257

Molly called the Wellingtons residence, and Sandra from Breeze Villa answered. She was fairly polite, making Molly feel that this lady was the most warm–hearted person in the Wellingtons.

is missing?”

“You mean Mrs. Well..” Accustomed to the old title, Sandra awkwardly corrected herself, “You mean Ms. Reed is m

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Though she didn’t like the Wellington family, Molly spoke as pleasantly as she could, knowing she needed their help, “Yes, that’s right. She’s stilli fully recovered and has been very weak. I’m worried that something might happen to her if she wandered off. The last time she left, she went straight to Wellington Villa I just wanted to check if she might have gone there again this time. Sandra, could you please ask the guards at the gate? They should know.

“Hold on. I’ll check for you.” Sandra responded positively

Hearing her willingness to help. Molly sighed in relief.

The Wellington family always felt unapproachable, making every request feel like a humbling experience. This bitter feeling made her wish for a simpler life among regulars.

“She hasn’t come by Sandra quickly reported back.

Stephanie hadn’t gone to Wellington Villa Molly hoped she wouldn’t seek out Dominick again.

Still uncertain. Molly hesitated. “Could you ask Dominick…

Before she could finish, Sandra had already anticipated her request and declined. “Ms. Snuggleton, I’ll help as much as I can, but we servants have no right to interfere in Mr. Wellington’s business”

Molly listened and fell silent. She didn’t want to make things difficult for Sandra, but her refusal was disheartening

murmured, “I remember Stephanie and Dominick haven’t officially signed the divorce papers yet so

words. It was true that the divorce wasn’t finalized yet, but from what she had heard lately, Stephanie was unlikely to stay because Dominick was highly resistant to having a

Villa, catching sight of Sandra with the phone, her expression puzzled. Sandra looked up, surprised, and

this clearly. Her anger surged upon hearing the name

g up the

to control her emotions, Molly’s cone turned

tone from

-expression growing somber,

guest room of Wellington Villa’s

“It was one of

immediately. Stephanie hardly had any

Sandra looked at her and, remembering something, softened her voice and asked, “Ms. Isaac, are you going to see Mr. Wellington? Could you

asked and smiled generously. She said, “Just tell me what’s going on.

I wanted to ask if Mr. Wellington has any

froze. “Stephanie is missing? Her tone

details. Ms. Snuggleton called and mentioned that Ms. Reed hasn’t been feeling well.

Wellingtons for almost a year, especially in Breeze Villa, Sandra had developed

now. I’ll mention it to him,” she said and

o leave.

a pang of discomfort. Maybe it

Chapter 257

in the nursery

the third–floor mursery Hayley continued up the stairs with composure, though her steps

over 2000 square feet, decorated in whimsical colors, filled with cartoon plush toys, and lined with rows of crystal–clear wind chimes. It was a lovingly prepared nursery, now eerily

was open, and sunlight streamed in, bringing warmth. The light highlighted Dominick’s tall

he asked as he heard footsteps approaching without turning around, his