Crossroads

Chapter 316

Chapter 316

Unable to sleep, Scott opened Instagram and scrolled through his new feeds in the middle of the night.

To his surprise, he found a post made from his account that he had no recollection of making

It took him just a second to realize it was his son Andy’s mischief. Have I been spoiling him too much? I’ve heard that boys need to be raised with strier discipline, he mused, reflecting on his parenting.

Andy’s post was titled Our Happy Day), which displayed the typical elementary school writing level. It included six photos and a ten–second video.

Lying on his side in bed, scout scrutinized the post. It contained photos from the dinner at Stephanie’s place with Vincent and Andy.

The photos and video all prominently featured Molly. There were shots of her cooking in the kitchen, serving soup, and the others sat and waited. with Andy grinning widely in every frame.

Thinking back on what he ate just now, Scott realized he couldn’t even remember the dishes.

“You little brat,” he muttered, knowing his son had taken these photos to taunt him.

Scott tapped

After contemplating, he noted. “She’s not mad.”

the screen as he searched for Molly’s Instagram. He scrolled through her recent posts. A

Like many other girls, Molly posted about interesting and happy moments. It seemed his outburst hadn’t affected her. Smiling, he thought. Such a simple–minded creature He then turned off his phone and went to sleep.

in a foul

herself, wondering why she was drawn to Scott, a seemingly refined but cunning man. Not only that, but he came with a mini–version of himself. After all,

ugly. Are all men blind?”

was to blame. Being around her friend often made her feel inadequate by

concern, which was her money–hungry mother. Andrea had arranged a blind date for her on Christmas, which she skipped, and now her mother wouldn’t stop nagging her about

money, no man, and a bunch of troublesome relatives. And she hadn’t even found a job yet.

anything immoral, Molly grumbled, ruffling her short, fuzzy hair in frustration

many worries made

suffering from

brought Andy over for dinner the other day, her apartment had returned to its usual quiet, almost eery. Sometimes, the silence

t man upstairs hadn’t been back for

checked her WhatsApp every morning, but Dominick hadn’t asked her to buy breakfast in days, and

herself for a minute before deciding against it.

That w

be

shooting practice at the club. This time, without the coach from Aurorastra having to prompt her,

packed up, he chatted with her in his broken Aurithian. “Ms. Reed, what

awkwardly raised her gun and fired a shot into the distance. The loud bang made

won’t need to come here anymore.”

10.27 AM

Chapter 316

mean?” Stephanie

Before, you didn’t want to come, and now that you’ve mastered the skill.. you’re hesitant to leave? Are all

looked at the seemingly honest

her sudden inquiry about his boss. Noticing her

her frustration evident. “Someone like him doesn’t need caring. Not from me, anyway. He has plenty of people lining up to serve him. I

when he wants and disappears when he feels like it, never explaining anything. What does he think I am, a toy! You tell him. All my patience and waiting are not for him. Dominick better not think he’s so special. I just want an answer. I only care

matters to me.”

was a mix of emotions, and she clearly had held this in for a long time. She quickly said her piece and turned to leave.

The

sighed, “Ms. Reed is not as obedient as other women. She’s quite a handful

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