Crossroads

In the end, Molly got into his car and went to his home with him The car drove smoothly. There were three of them inside. Molly and Chloe were in the back seat, and Scott driving. Except for Chloe's constant glaring at her, the car was hushed. No one spoke.

Molly leaned against the car window, expressionless, as she watched the scenery outside. But her tightly clenched hands. betrayed her nervousness and uncase.

Next to her, Chloe looked disheveled. Stephanie had slapped her, and her hair and clothes were a mess. Her thick foundation and heavy makeup were smeared, making her look like a mad woman. This must have been the first time Chloe had been treated like this.

Molly sat suffly, tense as she watched the Roberts Villa's gate approach. She thought, Why did Scott bring me back to his home? Is he planning to make me apologize to Chloe or to avenge her?

"What...what happened?" As soon as they got out of the car. Scotts parents walked over, shocked at Chloe's disheveled appearance Scott's parents were from a traditional, scholarly family. They had been invited abroad as guest professors and had just returned last week. Molly had spent a few days with them and found them to be very knowledgeable, humble, and kind.

"Did you fall somewhere?" Scott's mother asked, her kind face showing concern. She turned to Molly and instructed. There's a first aid kit at home. Molly, could you help out...

Scott's father, however, looked more serious. He clearly saw the bandprint on Chloe's right cheek.

The Roberts family had always avoided conflicts and had raised their children to never resort to violence, especially not their daughters.

Despite her usual arrogance, Chloe was very concerned about her reputation. Today, Stephanie's bullying left her with a sullen and unpleasant expression, but she kept her mouth shut You've got a snake in the grass. You'd better watch out!" Chloe spat out cryptically. S-lath the Find_Nøvel.let website on Gøøgli to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"What's going on?" Scott's mother sensed the underlying message. Although Chloe was not of good character and had divorced her son, she was still the biological mother of her grandson.All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

"Mom, could you help Chloe with her injuries, Scott said, his face complicated.

Chloe was unhappy with his attitude and warned him, "That's no necessary. But Scott, you'd better take care of this properly." She turned to leave, maintaining her usual arrogance.

"Chloe, stop right there!" Scott rarely spoke with such anger. Molly was stunned, watching the former couple. She expected Chloe to walk away as usual, but surprisingly, she stopped.

It turned out Scott could handle his arrogant ex-wife after all. Or maybe Chloe would listen to him when it mattered.

This feeling was strange. Molly looked down, feeling a sudden tightness in her chest.

Scott's mother seemed accustomed to their interactions. She walked over, half- dragging Chloe by the hand, and led her inside to tend to her injuries.

"You, come with me to the study: Scott's gaze was conflicted as he looked at Molly for a long moment. Molly lowered her head, feeling like a child who had done something wrong. When he finally spoke, she obediently followed him.

"Just talk it through properly. Scott's father's deep voice suddenly called out to their retreating figures."

"Dad, I'll handle this, Scott-replied without turning back, his tone tinged with frustration.

Molly didn't dare speak. She was fond of Scott's parents. Perhaps because they had no daughter of their own, Scott's father was quite soft-hearted despite his stern appearance.

Once in the study, Molly stood before the desk, biting her lip. She hesitated before speaking. "About today, I...I'm s sorry."

In the end, she apologized, even though she felt she hadn't done anything wrong. In her life, she always had to take the blame whenever something went wrong Although the fight between Stephanie and Chloe was because of her.

"You don't need to apologize. I saw everything" Sitting at the desk, Scott picked up a pen and wrote something. When he looked up, his eyes were sharp and complicated as they rested on her timid profile. His words weren't particularly harsh, just cold Then he handed her a piece of paper. "This is for you. Starting tomorrow, you don't need to come here anymore"

Molly stared at the 20 thousand dollars check in front of her, listening to him calmly dismiss her. She stood rigidly, staring at him in shock.

"You mean to say I've caused you trouble, so you think... Molly tried to keep her composure as she spoke, but a wave of bitterness washed over her, making her feel miserable.

"I know today's incident is largely my fault. I shouldn't have argued with Chloe. I should've run away the moment I saw her. I never intended to cause you trouble. I went there only to buy a Christmas present for Andy. Her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice choked up.

Christmas was was in a few days, and Andy was very excited. He had been pestering her about what to have for Christmas dinner and wanted to cut down a Christmas tree and decorate it together.

She had mentioned resigning once before, but now, suddenly, she didn't want to leave.

Molly had always struggled to understand her role in the Roberts family. Maybe she was just a nanny. Initially, she was unwilling, but then she secretly started to like Scott, wanted to escape, and ultimately found herself not wanting to leave. Even without any formal title, just taking care of the two of them made her happy. Sometimes, Molly felt foolish, even pathetic. She didn't dare confide in Stephanie, feeling too humble.

Molly was willing because she liked them. She never intended to do anything wrong. She never meant to disrupt anyone's family happiness, nor did she dare become a mistress.

With her head bowed slightly, Molly's eyes glistened with unshed tears.

Scott seemed oblivious to her distress. He quickly stepped out and returned with a large box of dominoes.

Molly sniffled, pretending everything was fine. Watching him holding the oversized toy, she didn't understand what he was about to do. But the next second, it became clear.

"Molly, I know you started working at Roberts Villa to gather information

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for Stephanie His gaze was piercing, and his silver-rimmed glasses reflected the light, making his eyes appear even colder.

He continued, "No matter your reasons for staying to take care of us, I want to thank you But hope you understand it's strictly an employer-employee relationship between us.

Scott had long seen through her feelings. He had known all along that she liked him.

He said, "We will always choose Chloe over you. No matter how unfit she is, we will forgive her.com unconditionally. Andy only likes the gifts his mother gives him. You can take this one back."

Molly was stunned, a waw of painful humiliation washing over her. It was as if her feelings were being mocked, all her care dismissed as worthless, even troublesome.

He had laid it out so bluntly that she had no face to stay any longer. Molly wanted to walk away with dignity but couldn't. Her throat tightened, and she couldn't speak. She reached for the Christmas gift, wanting to leave quickly. But her hand trembled, and she couldn't hold the heavy box of dominoes, which fell between them with a crash. the ten thousand tiny wooden pieces inside.

She had carefully chosen this gift. It was not expensive but thoughtfully selected over many days.

"Dad. Why is Mom hurt?" Suddenly, a small figure ran in through the door.

scattering The innocent voice startled her. Molly couldn't hold back any longer. Her eyes filled with tears, and she bolted out, leaving the check and the fallen gift behind.