Crossroads

Chapter 317

Chapter 317

Stephanie had gotten drunk the night before and stormed up to apartment 302, causing a ruckus.

Her antics led to complaints from the neighbors, and the security guards eventually ful to escort her back to her apartment. It was incredibly embarrassing.

When she woke up the next day, her head was still pounding from the hangover. She regretted her impulsive actions and was rarely in emotionally out of control. Her eyes blazeil with anger as she realized she hated the upstairs tenant, Dominick, even more.

“Dominick, you better not come back she yelled furiously at the ceiling first thing in the morning

Rubbing her temples, still sleepy, Stephanie leaned against her headboard, frowning. She vaguely remembered encountering a man in the park the previous night while drinking

She didn’t recognize him, but he seemed to know Dominick. Who was he?

Annoyed. Stephanie flopped back onto her bed, deciding to sleep off her frustrations.

Everyone had their own troubles in life.

Molly’s biggest worry right now was finding a job.

She had been out since morning, visiting several companies, but felt her chances were slim. Most companies weren’t hiring at the end of the year.

The weather was getting colder. Despite the midday sun, the wind still bit sharply.

Molly had been waiting at the bus stop for half an hour. When her bus finally appeared, she tried to rush over, but her small frame couldn’t compete with the crowd,

She ended up being left behind, watching the already full bus drive away, feeling utterly dejected.

hour, and with her car in the shop for maintenance, Molly quickly calculated her savings and expenses. Reluctant to spend money on a taxi, she decided to walk

hiring temporary staff. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

her previous job as a nanny for the Roberts wasn’t a long–term solution. Quitting was probably for the best, freeing her from indecision With the New Year approaching, most reputable companies weren’t hiring, but some shops might need extra hands for the holiday

afraid of hard work. She just wanted a paid job that would keep her busy, change her to a new environment, and keep her away from thoughts about the Roberts.

suddenly dumped over her as she walked

She

with a menacing expression, shouting angrily at her. “You wretch! Are you t with you

snaked and furious, but Wade had already started with his aggressive

me! Let’s see

someone she knew, Molly grew even angrier.

back. What nonsense are

Have I not taught you a lesson in too long?” Wade roared with his coarse voice. “You said you’d give me money but kept dragging it out. You cheap trick, you’ve caused

to do with ine? Molly held back her anger “I never agreed

was soaking wet and hearing their loud argument. They pouted

knew it, she was

in puash Wade away, but was met

The familiar, sharp, high–pitched voice belonged to her biological mother

Chapter 317

blocking the alley entrance, Molly lowered her head, eyes reddening, and didn’t

thousand dollars upfront and repay the

have any money. Molly bit her lip

how dare you talk back to me!” His thick arm, tattooed with

Molly, quickly intervened,

sike.”

him, “Don’t worry about the money. I’ll make sure she

first.”

her to stumble backward and scrape her

her head down. She was soaking wet, her face stinging from the slap, but she held back her tears and remained silent.

we raised you. Your brother owes some money, and you can’t turn your back on us. Besides, we’ll need your brother’s support in the future. If you have money, you should give it to us. Don’t

head down, her face pale from the

did you run off to on Christmas? Didn’t I tell you I had set up a blind date for you!

them. You have to go tomorrow,” I’m not

and wasn’t too angry. She continued lecturing her daughter, “He has a house, a car, and he’s a manager at a big company. When I mentioned you were unemployed, he immediately agreed to help you find a job if you marry him. Unlike that last company that fired you for no reason, who would hire someone like you with your brain? In the end, you’ll still need to rely

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