Cross Roads

Chapter 297

“What are you doing here?” Chlor asked..

I'm here shopping. Do | need your permission for that?” Typically, Molly was all about keeping the peace and

disliked arguments, but seeing Chloe drained the smile from her face. Molly quickly walked over to Stephanie,

tugging her to indicate they should leave. Molly had no desire to stay around with such a woman.

However, Chloe seemed determined to pick a fight. Teetering on her four inch high heels, she marched straight

over and blocked Molly's path, her tone dripping with arrogance. You chere to buy a gift for my son, didn’t

you?

“Andy is my son. Don’t even think about buying him‘gifts to get close to him. You're aiming to marry Scott, right?

Ha! Have you looked in the mirror lately? A woman like you is nothing more than a servant. What makes you

think you have the right to please my son?”

Chloe's attitude made Stephanie furious. She wasn’t one to seek but trouble, but she also wasn’t someone who

could be pushed around, especially not by a woman who was bullying her friend

Just as Stephanie was about to confront her, she was surprised to see the umally meek Molly even more

incensed.

Molly scolded. “Who I buy gifts for is none of your business, Ms Moore. And you keep saying Andy is your son.

But last time, you took him out to play in the water at an indoor pool in winter. Andy was left unsupervised while

you were busy flaunting your bikini to attract other men. Andy might know a few swimming tricks, but he’s only

six. If the lifeguard hadn't noticed in time, he could have.....”

Molly was seething her words cutting through the air. She couldn't understand how such a mother could exist.

Stephanie was shocked by what she heard, and even Hayley, standing beside Chloe, furrowed her brows, Chloe

had always shown little affection for her own son, even harboring resentment for giving birth to him

“Miss, here are the dominoes you wanted.” The sales assistant finally appeared, carrying a large box of

dominoes from the warehouse. She noticed the tension among the customers, sensing the hostility in the air.

These were the dominoes Molly had planned to give Andy as a Christmas gift. Knowing him, he would probably

love them.

Meanwhile, Chloe's shopping cart also held a child's toy, the hot-selling Af electronic puppy Stephanie had

mentioned earlier. Since it was prominently displayed, it seemed like a casual purchase.

Chloe realized that quarreling in public would benefit no one. She pushed her cart away with a dark expression,

signaling a

truce

Molly didn’t want to make a scene either, but just as she lost focus for a moment, Chloe viciously rammed the

wheels of her shopping can into her foot, causing her face to go pale with pain.

Stephanie was furious when she saw this. She was not the kind to back down from a public argument.

“Stop right there, Chloe! Stephanie stormed over, her anger palpable.

Chloe always found it easy to pick on Molly, as if she looked down on her from the bottom of her heart, but truth

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“What do you want?” Chloe retorted as she approached the checkout counter, where most customers were

passing by. She didn’t think Stephanie would dare cause a scene.

Stephanie's face was grim as she clenched her teeth. “Apologize. | want you to apologize to Molly in front of

everyone!”

“Apologize to her? Who does she think she is?” Chloe was hot-tempered and mocked outright, “This is ridiculous.

She tried to seduce my husband and even wanted to take my son away. You think I'll apologize to such a slut in

your dreams!

“Everyone, look at her. That woman is the homewrecker!” Chloe pointed in the direction of Molly.

Molly looked completely bewildered while the people around them started murmuring and casting suspicious

glances.

“If you dare to slander her again, Chloe, we're not finished!” Stephanie was furious. She pushed aside a few

customers and grabbed a handful of Chloe's hair, delivering a resounding slap across her face.

The bright red handprint left Chloe dazed.

“How dare you?” Chloe was not one to be trifled with and immediately fought back, grappling with Stephanie.

Stephanie e was swift and skilled, overpowering Chloe and pinning her to the ground.

Stephanie wasn’t good at arguing, but she’d fight. It wasn’t the first tshe had been taken to the station for

fighting.

Her grandfather had taught her not to let anyone bully her.

Hayley was startled. She knew how powerful Stephanie’s karate was and immediately ran to the center to

intervene. She tried to mediate calmly. “Stephanie, Andy is Chloe's son, after all Even though Scott and Chloe

are divorced, the bond. between mother and son remains unbreakable. Chloe may coff as blunt, but it’s

because she feels Molly is getting too close to her son with questionable intentions. Her reaction makes sense.”

“What questionable intentions?”

Stephanie raised her head and retorted coldly, showing no patience toward Hayley. “Lettell you all, just

because Molly has a good temper doesn’t mean she has to put up with all of you. None of you are superior to

anyone else. Wealth doesn’t make you great. Molly has been patient with you all, but | won't stand for it

anymore!”

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