Crossroads

Chapter 258

“Where’s Stephanie?“

It was seven in the evening, and everyone had taken their seats at the long dining table in the main house of Wellington Villa. 7 reissed, filled with bughter and conversation.

The atmosphere was

Sandra led the maids, who efficiently served a more lavish spread than usual. Finally, she carefully placed a three–tiered birthday cake on the table. However, Yvonne’s question, “Where’s Stephanie made everyone’s face change instantly.

Today was Yvonne’s birthday. Scott and Vincent had been invited over, mainly at the behest of George. After a series of unfortunate events, even missing George’s 80th birthday, he wanted to lighten the mood by celebrating Yvonne’s birthday,

But as Yvonne sat properly at the table, she noticed someone missing after a while. Hesitant and shy, she finally asked why Stephanie wasn’t here.

At this moment, nobody seemed to know how to respond.

Yvonne had autism and was very simple–minded. Dressed in a suit, George frowned slightly at her innocent question.

“Stephanie is not one of us,” Mary said coldly, glaring at her daughter. Her elegant demeanor turned icy as she continued, “Don’t ever mention her again”

in fear. She opened her

who had done something wrong, she

Hayley, also present, quickly intervened with a smile, trying

care during her pregnancy, she has done nothing

she wouldn’t leave..” Yvonne suddenly lifted her head

sharp and vicious. “Yvonne, when did you get the nerve to talk back to me!” Her stern words

hoarse and

it’s Yvonne’s birthday” George said, always protective of his granddaughter. He glanced at Mary. cared a hint of

continued their meal in

to their recent conversation. He was calmly

strak

Scott and the others refrained from commenting. However, just as dinner was about to conclude, Scott unexpectedly mentioned. “Stephanie went

froze

Vincent quickly asked, his

Molly’s mother kicked her out around noon.” Scott replied, his tone calm and measured. “Dominick, have

just finished his steak, put down his cutlery, and was sipping a glass of water. He looked up at Scott while Hayley’s face turned pale Her lips

back of the dining room, overheard the conversation. Her expression

stupid Stephanie! Why didn’t she refuse to leave even if she got kicked out?” Ignoring decorum, he stood up abruptly and addressed George. “Mr. George Wellington, I