Chapter 93 “Dominick!” Stephanie abruptly opened her eyes, breathed a sigh of relief, and wiped the sweat from her forehead, it was just a dream. It was still that nightmare, the year she went camping on the outskirts during her high school graduation trip. As the sunset approached, she was suddenly attacked by five rough bandits. They covered her mouth and dragged her into the depths of the mountains, tearing at her clothes. She was so frightened that she was shaking, and she only knew that a man was running towards her in a hurry. “He seemed injured.” She sat up against the headboard, her brows furrowed, recalling that unwanted memory. Stephanie’s mind was a mess. She ran her hand through her long hair and couldn’t remember anything. She was only 17 then, and too many unfortunate things happened that year. Her father brought his mistress home, her mother committed suicide in prison, and she and her aunt left the Reed family to live alone. She tried to adapt, but reality didn’t give her a moment to catch her breath, instead thrusting her into such a brutal scene. “Did Dominick save me? Her mind was foggy. She really wanted to ask him those questions, but she had never dared to bring them up. Stephanie instinctively looked to her side, her expression darkening. Dominick had been back in the country for almost a week but hadn’t returned even once. “What is he busy with?” She remembered the last time he took her to the basement of the casino in the east of the city. He seemed eager to find someone. Her eyes darkened slightly. ‘He is always like this, keeping so many secrets. Doesn’t it tire him out?! Stephanie got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up. She had been moping around at home for a whole week, and today, she wanted to go somewhere. “Where do you think he went?” Vincent paced restlessly in his office on the top floor of his company. “Dominick has turned the whole city upside down, but there is still no sign of him.” “If he doesn’t want to be found, even Dominick can’t do anything about it.” Scott sat on the sofa, drinking coffee. He pondered, “It’s kinda odd, isn’t it? Six whole years in the hospital at Aurorastra, then he wakes up out of the blue, and now he’s vanished into thin air.” Vincent was still pretty jittery, reaching for the coffee on the table and taking a big gulp. “Scott, do you think he’s been a vegetable for too long, and something’s wrong with his brain?” Vincent suspected that something was wrong with him. Otherwise, how could he leave without a word, leaving them to keep searching for him? Scott smiled helplessly, “Vincent, don’t ever forget who he is, and stop worrying. He slept for so many years. Maybe some things are weighing on his mind.” “A man like him is even more difficult to understand than Dominick. What could he possibly be concerned about?” Vincent’s face darkened, 1/3 Chapter 93 80% complaining. “He’s really a weirdo. “Oh, there’s something I need to do.” Vincent’s brain flashed with inspiration. He suddenly remembered an important matter today. Hel quickly grabbed his phone to compose a message. “Stephanie?” Scott saw his sneaky expression and curiously peeked at his phone screen. He was texting Dominick. The next second, Scott sighed, shook his head, and said coolly, “Vincent, you do like asking for trouble.” Hemused. “He’s got the guts to tease Dominick about Stephanie. It’s like he’s got a death wish or something‘ Vincent tapped and sent the message righteously. Looking up, he grinned slyly. “Stephanie, that vixen has been throwing her weight around in front of me all the time. Today is a special day, and I want to take the opportunity to get back on her.” “Vincent, don’t you know Dominick took Stephanie to the basement last week?” Scott’s silver–rimmed glasses gleamed. He smiled gently, gloating about Vincent’s misfortune. Vincent’s triumphant smile froze instantly and became tense. “That’s not possiblell “How could Dominick bear to take her to that place?‘ he thought. “I had called Mr. George Wellington to confirm. Stephanie was scared pale that day.” It meant she had ticked off Dominick again, When Vincent heard this, his heart suddenly filled with despair, thinking, ‘I’m doomed. He stared at the message he had just sent, hating himself for being impulsive and wondering why SMS couldn’t be retracted. “Stephanie, remember today is April Fool! If Dominick finds you, you just say…” Stephanie sat in the car, her phone buzzing incessantly. Just as she pressed the answer button, an eerie howling echoed from the other end of the line. After a while, there was interference disrupted the call with hissing sounds, and then the call was hung up. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 93” »
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Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus
Stephanie lost her mother early and was abandoned by her bankrupt father. Seeking a warm home, she chose to marry her husband. After three years of marriage without any intimacy, Stephanie was excited when her husband invited her to a hotel. But her joy turned to shock when she discovered the man in the bed who wasn’t her husband.
Dominick, heir to a powerful family, focused on inheriting the family business. He disgusted every woman after a breakup, but he ended up having a one-night stand with Stephanie, who bore a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend. Despite knowing she wasn’t her, he found himself drawn to Stephanie.Angry and saddened, Stephanie confronted her husband about the stranger in the hotel room, only to find him with his mistress and their illegitimate daughter. This revelation was hard to accept, but what was even more painful was discovering she was pregnant with the stranger’s child…
Chapter 92 “Steffi has been with us for quite some time now.” WEW The sun rose a little earlier than it had in winter on this early spring morning, and the gray sky gradually turned white, George leaned on his cane by the intricately carved wooden railing of the veranda. He gazed at the expanse of precious flowers and plants ahead, with their buds beginning to bloom, presenting a scene of vibrant vitality. How time flies, he mused. Seeing the heavy morning dew, Brad approached with a thin coat, smiling, “After Mrs. Wellington gave birth to twins at the end of the year, things are gonna get lively around here.” “Brad, I have a clear mind and a strong body. I don’t need this cont.” George raised his right hand slightly, asking him to take it back. He turned his head and looked at the east side, his expression thoughtful. He murmured, “There is one thing…” He trailed off. There was one thing he couldn’t understand. “Do you not understand why Mr. Wellington went to such lengths to marry Stephanie?” Brad recalled George’s earlier question in the dining hall. He wondered if they had known each other before. “From what I can tell, Stephanie doesn’t remember Mr.Wellington…” Brad paused, and he became more solemn. He thought, ‘But Mr. Wellington clearly remembers her.” “Do you remember Oreo from before?” George asked in a deep voice as he slowly approached the gazebo at the end of the veranda. Brad followed behind. Momentarily stunned at the mention of “Oreo,” he nodded and said, “I remember.” Of course, he remembered. Oreo was the name of a puppy in the Wellington family. “Grandpa, it wants my biscuit. Dominick brought a dirty Labrador back from outside when he was three years old. It looked like an abandoned stray puppy. How could the only heir of the Wellington family be allowed to touch something like that? It was too dirty, too dangerous. The household servants immediately moved to take the dog away. “It’s mine.” The three–year–old boy’s voice was childishly innocent but clear and resolute. The group of servants looked on with resignation as Dominick clutched the dirty puppy tightly, his face set in determination. “Do you want to keep it?” George didn’t seem entirely opposed to the stray dog, quietly asking the child. With a serious expression, Dominick pondered for a moment, then looked up, his voice still childish but firm. “It’s been following me everywhere, sneaking behind me the whole time…. Halfway through, perhaps finding the half–month–old pup a bit heavy, he gently placed it on the clean, well–lit floor. Squatting down, he tore open a pack of Oreos in his hand and began feeding them to the dog. The pup seemed genuinely hungry, eagerly nibbling away. Dominick pinched the dog’s ear with his tiny hand, “Grandpa, I think it likes me,” he said, sounding pleased and a bit proud to share with George. “You think it likes you, so you bring it home. But did you ask it if it likes living here?” George was quite gentle with his three–year–old 1/4 10:50 Sat, 22 Jun ■ – G Chapter 92 grandson. He smiled, “You bring it home. You’ve got to take responsibility for taking good care of it. Do you think you can do that?” “I have lots of snacks.” He lifted his little head, full of confidence. George shook his head, lowering his voice intentionally. “Dogs can’t eat chocolate. Too much of this biscuit will make it sick.” Dominick’s face froze momentarily, then he spoke again, a little nervous. “Then, then I have other things I can give it. It definitely like me.” In the end, the stray pup stayed. The servants took it to bathe and vaccinate it. With its cream–colored fur and two droopy ears, it looked pretty adorable. Labradors were known for their docile and steady temperament. They were neither sluggish nor overly active and were friendly and loyal to humans. George thought it wasn’t bad to cultivate a sense of responsibility in his grandson from an early age. Actually, agreeing to keep the dog had a more important reason. Dominick was too lonel Ordinary people weren’t allowed near him. Although a group of servants always followed him, George suddenly realized this over–protection might have harmed the child. “It’s been following me everywhere. I think it likes me.” A child’s simple and direct words made them understand that perhaps Dominick had always longed to interact with others. The Wellington family was different from ordinary families. Even walking carried a sense of solemnity. Dominick was raised in such an atmosphere from a young age, and he took taking care of his dog very seriously. During that time, everyone felt that keeping the stray dog was good. Dominick seemed livelier than before. But good times didn’t last long. A month later, Dominick’s mother returned from abroad. When she saw Oreo running around the house, her face suddenly changed. She was afraid of dogs. “Dad, where did this mongrel stray come from? Dominick is still so young. What if it goes crazy and bites him one day!” Even though adults wouldn’t discuss matters in front of the children, Dominick was very sensitive. He could feel that his mother didn’t like … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 92” »
Chapter 91 “Get out. Get out, Claire, I don’t want to see you.” Impatient roars echoed in the brightly lit VIP ward in the wee hours. “I’m your wife new. You’re injured, I should stay here with you.” Claire’s voice trembled with grievance as she glanced at Kevin in the hospital bed. She bit her lips and raised her voice. “Stephanie already tied the knot with Dominick. Don’t cross him. He’s a real piece of work, capable of pulling anything off.” The door suddenly swung open, and Claire instinctively turned her head, her face drained of color. “Dominick. Why is he here?” she thought. up angrily and was about to Seeing Dominick suddenly appear at the door, Kevin, on the hospital bed, was startled for a moment, then sat up: rush to the door, “Kevin, you’re injured. You can’t move.” Claire’s face flushed with panic as she hurried to the bedside, restraining him by the shoulders. Stella at the door also hurriedly ran over, trying to dissuade him. “Kevin, you need to take care of yourself.” “Get out. All of you, get out!” Kevin yelled. Stella looked at the bandages on his body, her heart aching. She hesitated for a moment and said, “I will wait outside. If you need anything, Just ask for me.” With that, she turned cold and vented her frustrations towards Claire, scolding, “I’ve told you before. You’re not fit to be Kevin’s wife. He’s hurt, and here you are, deliberately getting under his skin.” Claire dared not speak and followed Stella’s footsteps out of the ward. As they passed by the door, their expressions grew even more complicated. Stella’s steps were heavy, suppressing her anger, while Claire lowered her head further The door was shut. The room was spacious, and the strong night breeze outside the window made the curtains sway. The two inside the room remained silent. The atmosphere was chilly and quiet. Dominick remained indifferent. He casually glanced around as if the man on the hospital bed didn’t exist. Finally, his gaze settled on the pitch–black night sky outside the window, feeling the chilly breeze blowing in. ‘She’s asleep. He lowered his eyes as if pondering something else. Meanwhile, Kevin’s face darkened, and he glared at Dominick. He didn’t expect his cousin to utter a single word of apology, but some things needed to be settled between them. The first thing he said was, “Let Stephanie go.” ‘Stephanie. The mention of this name caused Dominick to tilt his head slightly. His deep gaze scrutinized Kevin’s indignation, and his lips pressed with disdain. Kevin despised Dominick for always carrying himself with such an air of superiority since they were kids. There was no doubt that they feared him, and none of their relatives liked getting close to him. With a grim expression, Kevin clenched his right hand into a fist, trying to keep himself calm. “Let her go. Stephanie is different from you. Her world is simple, unlike your scheming and fighting, I don’t know why you would make such an effort to take her away from me.” Chapter 91 At the end of his words, Kevin couldn’t contain his anger any longer, roaring in frustration, “Dominick, what exactly do you want? Let Stephanie go, and don’t you dare hurt herl “She owes me,” Dominick suddenly interjected. Pausing for a moment, his deep gaze locked onto Kevin in the hospital bed, he ambiguously said, “I want her to repay me for the rest of her life.” “She owes me… I want her to repay me for the rest of her life… Kevin never expected him to say such inexplicable words and was stunned momentarily. Dominick lost his patience. He was only there to appease George. He turned and headed straight for the door. “Dominick, stop right there!” Kevin grew somewhat anxious as he saw him leaving, “What do you mean by that?” Anxiety flickered in Kevin’s eyes as he couldn’t shake off the strange phrase echoing in his mind, “I want her to repay me for the rest of her life.” “What does that mean? A man wanting a woman her lifetime… Kevin grew
Chapter 90 Stephanie felt dazed and couldn’t quite remember how she had left that dreadful underground basement. The echoes of boxing and fighting sound, piercing screams, and the sound of bones cracking still lingered in her ears. In the quiet night, a champagne–colored Rolls–Royce was parked in the dimly lit alley. Someone opened the car door for her. She stood by the door, glancing to her left. At this moment, hurried footsteps approached. Someone respectfully reported, “It’s confirmed. After waking up at the private hospital in Serenburg, he flew back to the country, likely returning to Pearson Villa in Frostvale.” Stephanie didn’t know what at they were talking about, nor did she want to know. Dominick strode towards her expressionlessly. Under the dim street lights, he appeared even more upright and imposing, exuding a heavy sense of pressure. She lowered her head and quickly sat in the car without waiting for him to approach. She sat stiffly upright, hands clenched into fists, trying to conceal her inner unease.. Dominick reached the car door, staring complexly at her restrained profile. With a bang, he suddenly slammed the car door shut. “Take Mrs. Wellington back.” His cold voice echoed in the spacious and eerie alley. Stephanie was startled for a moment, but she didn’t lift her head. The car quickly started and gradually moved away. Until the car slowly turned the corner of the alley, she couldn’t help but look back. He was nowhere to be seen, She remained very quiet throughout the journey, her gaze absentmindedly watching the scenery flying past the window, her mind in turmoil. Around nine in the evening, the car arrived at Wellington Villa The servants hurried up as soon as the car stopped, looking anxious. “Mrs. Wellington, where have you been? Mr. George Wellington has been looking for you.” “Grandpa.” She went to o the main house, where George was sitting on the sofa in the hall, his face dark, obviously in a bad mood. Brad looked her up and down, slightly relieved to see her unharmed. “Mrs. Wellington, we were worried about you. Your phone was unreachable.” Her phone had been broken by Kevin. But Stephanie didn’t say anything, hesitating momentarily as she looked towards George. “…I was with Dominick “Mr. Wellington has returned to the country?” Brad was surprised. Stephanie replied lightly, “Hmm.” She looked down at her toes, not wanting to speak. George rose from the sofa with his cane, walked to her side, and asked in a deep voice, “What happened?” Chapter 90 Brad also looked at her suspiciously, her expression somewhat strange, as if she had been frightened by something She pressed her lips, unwilling to speak. George didn’t press her further. He walked straight towards the door with his cane and said, “Sandra has made you soup. You should grab a bite in the dining room, then return to your bedroom for rest.” Stephanie felt a warmth in her heart. She followed Sandra to the dining room to eat a simple dinner and then returned to her bedroom. “Don’t do things I don’t like, like your uncle,” ‘He’s warning me. She filled the bathtub with warm water and sunk into it, her mind filled with the gruesome scenes she had witnessed just now. She had never seen such an underground basement before, and he was never an ordinary person. That place was strange and terrifying to her. The steam from the bathtub blurred her vision, and her thoughts were in chaos, unable to make sense of anything. “Steffi, you fell head over heels for Dominick because he was the one who saved you on that high school trip. But listen, when you were taken by those bandits, he was probably behind it all. He crafted a fake scenario and was pulling all the strings.” Kevin was drunk. He shook her shoulders and shouted angrily. wrap herself, and turned to look at the full–length mirror Stephanie felt a little dizzy. She climbed out of the bathtub, grabbed a large towel to wrap on the wall After a moment of trance, she murmured, “So, he saved me,” “You don’t know him, do you? Nobody does,” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 90” »
Chapter 89 “Let me go! “Dominick, let me go… Dominick grabbed Stephanie’s wrist and dragged her down the stairs. Stephanie frowned, looking at his stem profile in front of her. He suddenly appeared in this old apartment building, coldly asked what kind of person they thought he was, and then stretched out his hand to drag her away. Stephanie couldn’t understand what he was thinking at all She turned around and looked up the stairs with some worry. Dominick dragged her away, but Kevin refused to let her go. In this process, Kevin lost his footing and fell. His arm seemed to have been pierced by some glass shards. “Are you worried about him?” Dominick’s voice was cold, and he looked directly at her, which made Stephanie feel a little afraid for no reason. Dominick saw her shivering and spoke to her fiercely. “Kevin sent someone to watch for you across the street from your apartment. He is really attentive to you.” There was a hint of sarcasm at the end of his words. Stephanie was extremely angry. “Dominick, what do you mean by this? Kevin was drinking just now, so I supported him. We didn’t…” “Get in!” Dominick lost his patience and ordered her to sit in the car. The car started quickly and drove smoothly onto the highway. Dominick looked straight ahead. Stephanie, who was in the passenger seat, looked at him next to her with complicated feelings. He was silent, and it suddenly became quiet in the car. Stephanie gazed at him and wanted to speak but didn’t know what to say. He sent her a message last night, saying that something had happened in Aurorastra and that he would not be able to come back until next month, but now he suddenly appeared in Havencrest. Dominick was wearing an expensive suit and looked still handsome, but he seemed to have lost some weight and frowned with fatigue. He had been in Aurorastra for about two weeks, and she felt like she hadn’t seen him for a long time. Stephanie turned her head, feeling complex. She had many things to ask him, especially what Kevin had said about six years ago. She hesitated for a while, but when she was about to ask Dominick, she noticed the unfamiliar scenery outside the car window and asked in surprise, “Where are you going?” It was not the way back to Wellington Villa Dominick didn’t answer her. It was already evening. The sky was dark, and the street lamps were lit. It was rare for Dominick to drive by himself. There was no expression on his stern profile. He held the steering wheel with his right hand, turned at a junction in front, and drove quickly into the darkness of the night. /80%會 Chapter 80 After about thirty minutes, the car got off the highway. The surrounding street scene gradually became clearer, with bright lights and flashing billboards It was a very famous entertainment district in the east of the city. Some people called it the city that never sleeps because, during the day, this area was like an empty city, but when night fell, it was bustling with activities. Many tourists came there at night, but if they didn’t have any acquaintances, they wouldn’t be able to join the fun. This place was very unfamiliar to Stephanie. Dominick’s car did not enter the most prosperous area but instead turned left and drove towards a remote trail. Stephanie looked at the unfamiliar scenery in front of her and suddenly felt uneasy. She quietly thought, “Why did he bring me here?” After a while, the car stopped in a spacious and quiet dark alley. As soon as Dominick opened the car door, two people came over in a hurry. With flattering expressions on their faces, the two people bent slightly and whispered something to Dominick “Come out,” Dominick turned around and shouted. His tone was cold, and his emotions could not be discerned at all. Stephanie sat in the passenger seat, feeling very anxious. She opened the door and slowly got out of the car with a wary look on her face. When Stephanie stepped out of the car, the two men standing behind looked evidently surprised, as if they were surprised that Dominick had brought a woman over. The two men didn’t dare to look directly at her. They just nodded slightly toward Stephanie and then guided them through the alley with a serious look. After they walked to the end of the dark alley, one of the men stepped forward and knocked on an inconspicuous large iron door five times. Three of the knocks sounded long, while the remaining two were short. Soon, the heavy iron door was opened with a clatter. Stephanie looked arou around with a startled expression, Although the lights inside were not that bright, she could see that the display and decoration were magnificent. As she walked inside, she could hear some noisy music from time to time. The further she went inside, the brighter the lights were. Stephanie became more and more nervous. She followed Dominick into the elevator, and their destination was the fourth floor underground. She felt that this floor seemed very ominous. Dominick, next to her, had a cold face and said nothing, … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 89” »
Chapter 88 Stephanie looked at George and Brad suspiciously. Since they didn’t want to tell her, she would not ask further questions. “Grandpa, I want to go back to the old apartment to pack some things.” “Br sale.” Although George was widely respected and wore a strict face every day, he was not as indifferent and stern as others thought. Compared with his grandson Dominick, George was more open–minded and easier to get along with. “Got it” She responded and followed the driver out. Yesterday, while chatting on the phone with her aunt and bringing up old memories, Stephanie remembered that her small wooden box was missing. Too much had happened in the past few months, and she was not sure where she had put it. The car drove smoothly and quickly. After thinking for a while, she turned to look out of the window and saw that she had arrived at the old apartment where she used to live. “I want to stay at the apartment for half a day. You can go back first. If I need anything, I’ll call you, and then you come pick me up.” As Stephanie said it, she opened the car door and walked out. “Okay, Mrs. Wellington, please pay attention to your own safety.” The driver nodded towards her and did not dare to accompany her. He stepped on the accelerator and left soon. Stephanie walked into the shabby apartment building. There was no elevator, so she could only climb the stairs step by step. She took out the keys from her bag while thinking about where her small wooden box was. “Ms. Reed, you’re here.” A man walked out of the opposite door and greeted her with a smile. Stephanie didn’t recognize him. He seemed to be a new resident, so she politely replied, “Hello.” Then she took out the key, opened the door, and walked in. After closing the door, Stephanie suddenly realized that he even knew her surname was Reed. Somewhat curious, she lay in front of the door and looked through the peephole in the door. Seeing that the man had locked the door and gone downstairs, she didn’t think much about it. She would go back to Wellington Villa in the afternoon anyway. After rummaging through this small apartment twice, she still couldn’t find her small wooden box t it in Nelson Villa. Stephanie wondered if she had left it in She was a little upset and looked up at the clock on the wall. It was almost noon Stephanie sorted out the messy clothes and stuffed them back. If the wooden box were at Nelson Villa, it would be a bit embarrassing for her to go there and get it, Suddenly, there was a knock on the doop Stephanie looked startled and quickly walked out of the bedroom. However, before she could step forward, the door clicked open. 10:49 Sat, 22 Chapter 88 When she was wondering who had the key, she asked in surprise, “What are you doing here?” Stephanie looked at Kevin in front of her with a wary and puzzled expression. Moreover, he was carrying a large bag of fresh vegetables and meat in his right hand. “I bought some food and came over to cook for you,” he seemed to be in a good mood and said in a natural tone. Then he walked straight towards the kitchen. “Kevin!” Stephanie shouted at him in a complicated tone and followed him quickly. Kevin was really strange today. He was wearing casual clothes and seemed completely different from the angry and hopeless look of yesterday. He turned on the faucet and began to wash vegetables seriously. “What exactly do you want to do?” Stephanie stood behind him, not daring to approach him. Kevin seemed to have not heard her question and looked indifferent. He looked down at his watch and whispered, “It’s almost noon, Steffi. Please wait for me in the living room for a while. I’ll be there soon.” His voice was brisk, as if cooking was his hobby. But Stephanie knew that he had never had the habit of cooking. “What happened to you?” She couldn’t help but step forward and then snatched the big shopping bag from his hand. “Steffi, I know you don’t like eggs,” he still had a smile on his face and softened his voice as if to coax her, “so I bought a lot of food you like to eat today. Give these to me and just wait outside to eat.” Stephanie stood next to him with a stunned look, wondering what had happened to him. She looked at a fierce lobster on the counter that was desperately resisting. Kevin didn’t know how to cook at all, so he was a little at a loss. His finger was pricked by the hard shell of the lobster and was bleeding. “Kevin, stop fussing around!” Stephanie couldn’t stand it, so she grabbed the kitchen knife on the side and cut the lobster into pieces. Actually, she didn’t know how to cook either, so she was very surprised to see Dominick frying fish for her the last time. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 88” »
Chapter 87 After Stephanie and George returned to Wellington Villa, the servants prepared dinner for them. Attending the wedding put them in a heavy mood and made them lose their appetite. As a result, Stephanie ate some food casually and went back to the bedroom. She went to the closet to pack her pajamas and planned to rest for a while before taking a bath. When Stephanie packed her pajamas, she noticed there was a circle of faint bruises on her right wrist, which was caused by Kevin’s grip on her just now. She thought of his angry and hopeless look just now, and her heart felt a little heavy. Stephanie didn’t know whether it was because Kevin’s emotions infected her or because she knew the bad things Dominick had done. “How cruel he is!‘ she thought. If Dominick hadn’t happened to be in Aurorastra and couldn’t be contacted, George would have been furious at him on the spot. While Stephanie was wondering what Dominick was doing in Aurorastra, the cell phone on the bedside table suddenly rang. Stephanie was stunned for a moment. She threw the pajamas back into the closet and ran over to answer the call. “Steffi, are you okay now?” Stephanie looked a little surprised and disappointed and called the other party softly, “Auntie.” “What’s wrong? You’re in a bad mood?” Diana could perceive the disappointment in her tone. She immediately comforted her. “Is it because Kevin and Claire are having a wedding today? Steffi, don’t be sad. That bastard doesn’t know how good you are. Let’s find a better one.” Diana had lived in a nursing home for most of the past two years due to her illness, but she learned about the wedding held by the Nelson family from watching TV and reading magazines. The more she knew, the angrier she became. She was also very worried about Stephanie. Stephanie wasn’t very angry and murmured, “Actually, Kevin is not a very evil person.” Compared to Dominick, Kevin even could be considered a good person. “Steffi, do you still like Kevin?” Hearing what Stephanie said, Diana immediately became nervous. “Steffi, listen to me. A family like the Nelson family is beyond our reach, and we don’t care about it. “The results will be completely different if you choose to keep loving someone or to be loved by someone. I just don’t want you to be so tired. Wouldn’t it be better to find someone who loves you and to live a simple life?” Diana said gently and carefully. Stephanie held the phone and did not reply immediately. In fact, she was not that kind of passive woman, if the other person were worthy of her love, she would definitely try her best. But suddenly, she didn’t know what love was. She wondered, ‘Do I still like Kevin?‘ Stephanie was stunned for a moment and thought of the night she was trapped in a remote village. The mudslides destroyed the villagers” houses and buried them. Dominick and the others thought she was dead. 1/0 18120 Chapter 67 She remembered that the rain was hitting her cheeks and her clothes were wet and cold. Dominick ran towards her. His body was shaking slightly as he held her. He seemed very nervous. “Auntie, Kevin and I have nothing to do with each other. It was just a misunderstanding at the beginning.” Stephanie said calmly. At first, she thought Kevin was the one who had saved her, so when she heard from Claire that he was framed and imprisoned, she used the inheritance left by her mother to negotiate terms with her father and release him secretly. “Well, it’s good if you’ve broken off the relationship. You two are not suitable for each other anyway.” Diana felt relieved after hearing her calm tone. Thinking of another thing, Diana asked with some joy in her voice, “Steffi, do you still remember the little boy who had played with you when you were a child? “The boy you made fun of all day long, and you even called him Little Pillar…” “I didn’t make fun of him. It was him…” Stephanie retorted almost out of habit but couldn’t speak anything more. She lowered her head and silently repeated this name in her heart, Little Pillar. Diana knew the mistakes Stephanie had made when she was young, so she comforted her. “Steffi, don’t feel guilty, I know you have kept that small wooden box all these years.” After a pause, Diana lowered her voice and asked carefully, “Steffi, if he comes back…” At this moment, a new message popped up on Stephanie’s phone. She didn’t hear what Dlana said clearly. Instead, she stared at the message in astonishment and subconsciously opened it with her fingers quickly. [Something happened, and I won’t go back until the next month.] … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 87” »
Chapter 86 “Mr. Wellington can’t be contacted…” “Dominick must have something important to do in Aurorastra, Let’s discuss it after he comes back.” In the living room of Nelson Villa, all the relatives spoke politely and did not dare to draw any conclusions. After all, the matter Kevin had mentioned involved the young master of the Wellington family. It sounded unbelievable that Dominick designed to frame Kevin, so no one dared to talk nonsense until the matter was investigated. Everyone was sitting upright. George, who was sitting in the upper position, had a stern look on his face. His eyes were deep, and he was holding the cane tightly as if he were about to release his anger at any time. The others were cautious and glanced at Stephanie with suspicion from time to time. “Let’s go back.” When others thought that George was about to get angry, he sat up from the chair with a cane. Everyone else was nervous and then sighed with relief. This meant that it was not appropriate to mention this matter for the time being. All the others were smart, and seeing George’s attitude, they were all ready to leave. Stephanie accompanied George on his left side and walked out of Nelson Villa with him. Her expression was tense, and she seemed to think about something. She remembered that she once broke into Dominick’s study and looked through some information. Kevin just mentioned that he was framed for rape six years ago, and it was Dominick who asked someone to do it. “Claire, you can’t blame Kevin for canceling the wedding today. You are so vicious and have made up so many lies to deceive us. I don’t know what other conspiracies you have secretly done. You even dare to dream about marrying into the Nelson family!” Stella’s voice came from the living room of Nelson Villa. “I was just confused for a moment,” Claire cried with tears on her face and begged. “I admit that I can’t have children due to health problems, so … As she said that, she turned to look at Kevin, who was angry and indifferent, and begged in a low voice, “Kevin, when I fell in love with you, I really loved you. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you, but I was afraid that you would dislike me because I couldn’t give birth. Sol secretly hid the used condoms…” “Stop talking!” Kevin clenched his teeth and yelled at her impatiently. When he thought of these things, he felt restless. Seeing that he was so indifferent to her, Claire became anxious, raised her voice, and shouted, “Kevin, believe mel I really didn’t know that you were framed at the time. I guessed later that it might have something to do with Dominick. I’ve never thought about framing you…” “Believe you?” Kevin murmured in a deep voice. He lowered his head, unwilling to look at her again. Inexplicably, he felt exhausted. Dominick framed him, and it turned out like this. No matter what would happen, nothing could be changed. 1/4 Chapter 85 Stella also felt that Kevin had been wronged. She angrily promised, “Dominick has gone too far. Kevin, don’t be too upset. I promise you that I will try my best to get justice for you!” Kevin’s face was gloomy, and he looked haggard. He didn’t want to hear the quarrel between Claire and his mother anymore, so he ran out of the villa angrily and hastily. Looking at his figure, Claire choked and was really afraid of being abandoned by him. She picked up the white gauze on her wedding dress and hurried to catch up with him. “Kevin, don’t leavel Listen to mel Listen to my explanation” she shouted as she ran after him. Her voice made Kevin extremely disgusted, and he wanted to leave as soon as possible. Suddenly, they turned the corner outside the gate of Nelson Villa. “Ahl” Claire screamed in fright. It was already sunset, and this ridiculous wedding had been going on for most of the day. At around six o’clock in the afternoon, the sky was dark, and it was cool outside. “Kevin! Kevin, run away!” Stella, who was following behind, was also frightened, and her voice was broken. Kevin raised his head Instinctively. Less than 20 feet in front of him, a large red truck loaded with construction steel rushed straight towards him. It was obvious that the driver of the truck was stunned for a moment. He didn’t expect that someone would run out of nowhere at this corner after the car had been going smoothly all the way. The driver was in a panic for a while. He was at a loss and even forgot where the brakes were. The relatives who were about to leave were all shocked and frightened when … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 86” »
Chapter 85 The wedding was canceled. “What’s going on?” “Do you know that the guests invited today are all well known people in the circle? You are deliberately embarrassing us!” The wedding was full of joy at first but was canceled midway. The Nelson and Reed families were completely unaware of it, and the elders were furious. To prevent more people from knowing about this family scandal, they asked the guests to leave and then hurried back to Nelson Villa Adrian Nelson, Kevin’s father, raised his hand and slapped Kevin’s face hard. “You unfilial son! Do you know what things you have done?” drian was so angry that he yelled at Kevin. He taught at a university and had a gentle temper. He had never been so angry. “Well, let’s talk about it.” Stella cared about her son and immediately stepped forward to protect him. Her face was full of anxiety. “Kevin, what’s going on? How come this wedding was cancelled? if you have any troubles, just tell me now” The living room of Nelson Villa was filled with their relatives and friends, including George and the people from the Reed family. The atmosphere was heavy, and all of them were waiting for an explanation. Kevin was beaten hard by his father, and some blood stains oozed from the corners of his lips, but he ignored it. He lowered his head and spoke in a cold and firm tone. “I will divorce her now!” “What are you talking about?” Courtney’s face darkened with anger, and she yelled in a high–pitched voice, “Kevin Nelson, do you think you can treat my sister like this? Just now, in front of so many people, you said the wedding was cancelled, and now, you dare to say you want to divorce her. Do you have any conscience?” “Kevin, why are you doing this to me?” Claire had already stained her makeup and couldn’t help crying loudly. She felt aggrieved and asked, “Have I done anything wrong to you? You canceled the wedding in public. Have you ever thought about how I feel? How will I see those people in the future?” As she spoke, she became more and more excited. “You still miss Stephanie, right?” Claire shouted angrily, with tears moistening her eye shadow. Her eyes were full of resentment. She glared at Stephanie and asked Kevin, “She is already your cousin’s wife. How can you miss her?” For a moment, everyone looked towards Stephanie. Even George frowned and looked at Stephanle beside him. Stephanie’s expression was tense and complicated, and she couldn’t figure out the situation. “Canceling the wedding has nothing to do with her, Claire. Don’t blame Stephanie for everything!” Kevin scolded Claire with a dark face. “You know why I called off the wedding” IM 10:49 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 65 Kevin stared at her with a trace of hatred in his eyes. He clenched his teeth and roared angrily, “Claire, tell me where my daughter came from?” Claire’s crying face froze instantly, “What’s wrong with Joyce?” Stella hugged her granddaughter and asked Kevin anxiously. Everyone was confused and had no idea what was going on. No one knew why Kevin had canceled the wedding and now mentioned the daughter. “Kevin, is there any misunderstanding?” a relative of the Nelson family asked slowly. Kevin bit his lip tightly, and his face was gloomy. He turned around and walked towards the door. He didn’t want to stay there any longer or explain anymore. “Kevin!” Claire watched him leave and immediately became anxious, so she rushed forward and hugged him. “Kevin, don’t poll am your wife. I am your wife! Please don’t go!” Tears were streaming down her face, and she was speaking incoherently. Her tone sounded like pleading. Everyone present looked at Claire with sympathy. George was most annoyed by these trivial matters in a romantic relationship. He had always been strict with his descendants. Even if Kevin was his grandson, it made him very angry- George darkened his face and commanded in a hoarse voice, “Explain it clearly!” “Kevin, no matter what happened, Claire has been with you for so long. You can’t be so ungrateful.” “I’m Claire’s sister, If you treat her like this, you don’t take the Reed family seriously!” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 85” »
Chapter 84 81% The morning light was gentle, and the entire church in the east of the city was exquisitely decorated. There were beautiful corridors of flowers, ribbons, balloons, and so on. The faint fragrance of wine wafted far away. “Why isn’t the bridegroom here yet?” A grand wedding was about to be held there, and all the guests had already arrived, including the bride and her relatives. Stephanie accompanied George. Upon hearing the guests‘ discussions, she looked around curiously. Claire wore a strapless gauze wedding dress and exquisite bridal makeup, but she looked a little anxious. Stella walked toward Claire to avoid embarrassment and asked her in a low voice, “What’s going on? Didn’t you and Kevin come here together?” “Yeah, we have been waiting for him for a long while. Could it be that he was too happy last night and got drunk with his friends in the hotel? Has he not woken up yet?” Courtney asked nervously Claire looked anxious and explained, “Kevin said there was an emergency at the company. The wedding car arrived first, and he would be here soon “Today is his wedding, but he is still busy with company affairs. Does he want to embarrass us?” Samantha also came. She was very dissatisfied with the Nelson family’s mistake. There were many guests there. Courtney was Claire’s only family, so the Reed family came to the wedding to support Claire. This wedding was held in the name of the Nelson and Reed families. If anything unexpected happened, the scene would be really embarrassing “Men should put their career first. Be patient,” Gary said sternly. Stella, of course, thought her son was not wrong She smiled, “There must be something very urgent at the company. Kevin will be here soon. Let’s have something to eat first…” Stephanie felt a little bored. She didn’t want to attend the wedding at all. Seeing George talking with his old friends, she walked to the open dessert buffet in front to get something to eat. “Get out! You’ve soiled my wedding dress.” Suddenly, there was an angry curse from Claire. A girl’s scream followed. At a loss, the girl looked at the small footprints on Claire’s long white gauze and quickly squatted down to wipe the stain hard with her hands while shedding tears. But the girl’s behavior made Claire angrier. She yelled at the girl, “Get out.” Thinking of Kevin’s delay and looking at the child in front of her, she felt even angner. “What’s wrong?” Stella and the others heard the child’s cry and Immediately looked in the direction of the sound. Instantly, Stephanie became the focus of people’s attention. She was stunned, looking down at the girl hiding behind her in confusion. “Don’t hit me…” The girl tried her best to hide behind Stephanie as if she was scared. 1/4 10:48 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 84 Stephanie knew that this was Kevin’s daughter. “She he looks scared.” When Stephanie saw Stella and the others approaching her, she said lightly. Claire lifted the hem of her wedding dress and walked up to Stephanie. Her expression was not friendly. She looked at the girl and said, “Joyce, come to me.” Her tone was cold as if she was ordering the girl. Joyce clenched the corners of Stephanie’s clothes and refused to let go. Stephanie was a little embarrassed. “Joyce, come here.” Stella stepped forward and looked at her granddaughter. Her usually serious face became gentler. Joyce looked at Stella for a while, then ran over and hugged her. “Why was that girl hiding behind you just now? What did you do to her? You are now a married woman. Don’t try to play tricks.” Gary started at Stephanie, whom he had not seen for a long time, and said harshly. Stephanie bit her lips and didn’t speak, feeling angry. No matter whether she was right or wrong, he always blamed her. That was her biological father. 81%號 “Enough. There are so many guests here.” Samantha walked up to Stephanie and held her hand affectionately. “Steffi, where is Dominick? Who did you come with?” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 84” »