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 mouth

child who had done something wrong, she lowered her head, looking anxious

Hayley, also present, quickly intervened with a smile, trying to ease the

care during her pregnancy, she has done nothing for

Yvonne suddenly lifted

“Yvonne, when did you get the nerve to talk back to me!” Her stern words made Yvonne immediately fall

hoarse and authoritative

granddaughter. He glanced at Mary. cared

and continued their meal

at Dominick, noticing that he seemed indifferent to

strak

from commenting. However, just as dinner was about to conclude, Scott unexpectedly mentioned. “Stephanie went missing

froze

happened to her?” Vincent quickly asked, his concern

I heard Molly’s mother kicked her out around

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 briefly grew complicated as she

aside. “That 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 have to go. Please enjoy the rest of the