Crossroads

Chapter 268

It was said that living on higher floors could lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

Stephanie lived on the fourth floor, which was not particularly high, but as she stood on her small balcony watching the sunrise, she didn’t feel the energy. Instead, she was exhausted, as if she had been burning the midnight oil and couldn’t shake of the fatigue

Her head felt light. Perhaps she had slept too much. Yesterday, when Mary and Hayley pressured her to sign the divorce papers, she seemed indifferent, but deep down, it bothered her a lot. Maybe living in high–rise buildings really made people feel lonely and anxious

She picked up a bottle of antidepressants, ready to twist open the cap, but paused

Who must s

put this here?” she frowned.

Someone had stick a small white label on the bottle, with the words “Take after meals” printed on it.

She remembered the last time she took this medication was at Molly’s apartment, and there was no such label.

Stephanie didn’t dwell on it. The note served as a gentle reminder. She placed the bottle on the table, went into the bedroom to grab a long coal, touched up her makeup, and headed downstairs for breakfast.

As she locked her door, she noticed a white drone abandoned to the left of her doorstep. It was about the size of a small stool, already unboxed with the remote control lying beside it

Many residents in this complex were families with children, so it was likely a child’s toy left behind,

These drone toys seem pretty expensive,” she murmured, glancing at it briefly before entering the elevator and heading down to the first floor

Across the street from the neighborhood was a brunch restaurant with decent food and reasonable prices. Residents often came here early in the morning for breakfast.

Stephanie also enjoyed these delicate pastries. Living with the Wellingtons had taught her the habit of rising early. It was now 6 AM, and the restaurant was mostly filled with elderly folks leisurely chatting over breakfast.

She sat alone at a corner table, ordering some mullins and croissants. She thought that if she could set aside her worries, this kind of relaxed, almost retired life could be quite enjoyable.

“I heard that Room 402 in Block F has been renovated and rented out again.”

A group

attention to others‘ conversations, but it sounded like they were talking about her since she was the one living in 402

a few days ago. She’s beautiful, but she looks pretty unwell, really thin, like she’s been seriously ill, one of them

said she was sick before

must be some lingering

empty fo

half a

yesterday, and the very next day, 502 upstairs, which had been emp year,

Stephanie’s spine, and her fork, holding a mufin, clattered onto the

mention that incident, so it wouldn’t affect property values here. It’s in everyone’s best interest”

out what happened. Besides, one–bedrooms here usually go for at least 23 thousand dollars a month. If someone’s renting out Room

at the croissant in her hand,

going to be discounted to rent it out, but that guy was freaking generous. Anson just threw out a random price, and he signed the contract

really unlucky. Apartments here are in such high demand, but he couldn’t rent out 502 for over half a year. And now the owner of 402

the elders‘ conversation, feeling

couple had lived in Room 502 of Block F in this neighborhood. One day, they had a heated argument that turned violent. The woman tried to escape,

stabbed multiple times in the chest. She was weak, and her clothes were

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of the 402

balcony with

died was just horrifying, and so much of her blood had splattered onto the 402 balcony. Rumors began to circulate about her

stood up. Her movement pulled at the tablecloth, knocking over a coffee pot. The clattering sound drew the attention of those around

new tenant from 402,” one of the

The old folks avoided her gaze. A waiter came to clean up the spilled coffee, and she paid her bill, grabbing

Stephanie had a secret she was terrified

to fear if you haven’t done anything wrong.” But she was still scared. As a child, she often heard

things. Vincent would surely

haunted” 402, feeling uneasy the

electric toy car still sitting outside. It was such an expensive toy, yet no one had come

was in no mood

She entered the apartment, took her

burning herbs in the air. Her body felt weak and heavy as if someone was holding her down.

meant to be a short nap turned into a deep slumber