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.

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

the main road, she kept an eye out for any stores hiring temporary staff. Sᴇaʀᴄh

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

work. She just wanted a paid job that would keep her busy, change her to a new environment, and keep her away from

of cold water suddenly dumped over her as she walked and got

her coat dripping. Molly shivered uncontrollably, barely processing what had happened. She blinked away the water clinging to her

stood there with a menacing expression, shouting angrily at her. “You

but Wade had

me! Let’s

was someone she knew, Molly grew even angrier. She wiped the water

took a step back. What nonsense are

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 debt collectors

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

to stare, especially at Molly, who was soaking wet and hearing their

was dragged into

in puash Wade away, but was met with a

sound echoed in the nauw space always embarrassing for? The familiar, sharp,

Chapter 317

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

thousand dollars upfront and repay the rest

bit her lip and

me!” His thick arm, tattooed with lions

injure Molly, quickly intervened, “Wade, remember she’s your sister. Don’t hit

sike.”

gave Andrea any face but reluctantly let go after she assured him, “Don’t worry

first.”

her, causing her to stumble backward and scrape

was soaking wet, her face stinging from the slap, but she held back her tears

some money, and you can’t turn your back on us. Besides, we’ll need your brother’s support

pale from the cold wind, looking ashen and lifeless.

tone gradually growing resentful, “And where did you run off to on Christmas? Didn’t I tell you I had set up a blind date for you! You didn’t

firm as she said, “Luckily, they didn’t blame you. I’ve already arranged everything with them. You have to

her refusal 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

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