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”

her mouth to speak but

had done something wrong, she lowered her head,

Wellington, Yvonne doesn’t understand. I’ll explain it to her later. Hayley, also

heirs. Despite our careful care during her pregnancy, she has done nothing for our family. What right does she have to stay”

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

back to me!” Her

His hoarse and

birthday” George said, always protective of his granddaughter. He glanced at Mary. cared a hint of unease as he, too, chose not to mention

silent and continued their meal in a more

he seemed indifferent to their recent conversation. He was calmly and elegantly

strak

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

words immediately froze

happened to her?” Vincent quickly asked, his

mother kicked her out around noon.”

was sipping a glass of water. He looked up at Scott while Hayley’s face turned pale Her lips were pressed together, wanting to say

back of the dining room, overheard the conversation. Her expression briefly grew complicated as she glanced at

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 have to go. Please enjoy the rest of