Crossroads

Chapter 272

Stephanie had been in a daze lately. Ever since Molly had brought Scout’s son to see her last week, she hadn’t interacted with anyone else.

The whole world seemed to be bustling with their own business, but she felt like she had suddenly lost her direction.

She called Molly, hoping to ask her out to go shopping.

“Scott’s been working on a big project with the Innovate Group lately. He’s always on business trips, so he leaves Andy

dy with me. That little pump is so annoying. He takes up all my time!” Molly complained on the other end of the phone.

“Do you want to go shopping with me?”“”“

Molly, always prioritizing her best friend, thought for a moment and said, “Scott came back last night. He’s in his study now. Let me go talk to him Hold on. Don’t hang up..”

Molly was about to rush to the study to ask her boss for time off when the doorbell rang

Who would come here at this hour!

As a

a diligent employee, Molly was keenly aware of her duty and wen

went to open the door for the guest first.

The moment the door opened, both women were taken aback, staring at each other in surprise.

“Why are you standing at the door! Go make some coffice” Scott’s voice came from behind, snapping the two women back to reality

Hearing this, Molly forced a polite smile and said to the woman at the door, “Come in. 111 go make some coffer for you.”

She quickly prepared a pot of coffee in the living room and then quietly retreated.

As she left, she couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Scott,

“Why is Hayley here” she thought

doing here?” Hayley was

remained calm and casually replied,

Molly? Hayley sounded incredulous. After all, Molly used to work for her, and she was well aware of Molly’s educational background. It was

Since

Molly

glanced toward the kitchen and teased, “So, Scott, are you dating

Andy’s school just called about

the wall when she heard

ordered people around as they wished. “Why

she had no say in

that Hayley? The call hadn’t ended, and Stephanie could hear the faint sounds from the other side.

another promotion at the Innovate Group. She’s probably

quietly, emotionless.

together to lift the

antidepressant. Staring at the empty house, she couldn’t muster any energy. So, she decided to go out for a walk to figure out

to leave the

was holding onto, but deep down,

least not yet.

weaker, but early December had already made her feel chilled

corner, and many shops had started decorating

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Santa Claus figures.

this weekend, with parents and children enjoying rach other’s company, her

wandered along

she had strolled into, but suddenly, she heard the sounds of a struggle. She stopped, looking to her right in confusion.

fighting. The man, at least six feet tall with a burly build and tanned skin, held a thick metal rod in his right hand. His face was contorted with rage as he raised the rod to strike the

by what she saw. The woman’s tall figure made it seem like such a blow would

The woman moved with incredible speed. Before Stephanie could even see clearly, she had already dodged the

man’s attack.

wrist went limp as if his bones had shattered. The iron rod fell to the ground with

the woman’s astonishing fighting skills, she recognized her side profile. It

by the back of his neck. With shocking strength, she slammed his forehead against the wall over and over, leaving his face

man roared in agony.

a step back but accidentally kicked an empty soda can. It made a crisp, metallic