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

here?” Hayley was

casually

her, and she was well aware of

Since

Molly

was Stephanie’s good friend, Hayley was extra curious. She glanced toward the kitchen and teased, “So,

kitchen with a serious expression, “Ms. Snuggleton, Andy’s school just called about

eavesdropping with her ear pressed against the wall when she heard her boss give

they wished. “Why me? It’s the weekend, and there’s

servant, she had no say in the matter and couldn’t only say, “Got

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

“I heard she got another promotion at the Innovate Group. She’s

quietly,

go to the kindergarten together to lift the mood. Stephanie declined. Seeing those children would

couldn’t muster any energy. So, she decided to go out for a walk to figure out her next

had called her yesterday, asking if she wanted to leave the city, go

was holding onto, but deep down, she knew

least not

had come particularly early this year or if her body had become weaker, but early December had already made her feel chilled to the core. Even wrapped in a long coat and scarf, she still shivered as she walked.

and many shops had started decorating with Christmas trees,

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Santa Claus figures.

As she saw so many families out and about on this weekend, with parents and children enjoying rach other’s company, her eyes welled up. Such warmth

wandered along the streets.

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

burly build and tanned skin, held a thick metal rod in his right hand. His face was contorted

The woman’s tall figure made it seem like such a blow would definitely result in a

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

man’s attack.

as his wrist went limp as if his bones had

she recognized her side profile. It was the strange woman named Lucy she had met

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

and the man roared in agony. But Lucy quickly clamped down on his

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