Crossroads

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Dominick’s gaze was cold and detached as if he were looking at a stranger. He put down his newspaper without another word to her.

Thus, Stephanie had no choice but to sit next to him.

The servants quickly set the breakfast table with a bowl of clam chowder, a plate of pasta, and a glass of milk.

Dominick and George ate in silence gracefully and quietly..

“Mrs. Wellington, now that you are pregnant, the nutritionist has customized a meal plan for you… A maid brought over a bowl of specially prepared

oatmeal for her.

Stephanie dared not be picky and took a spoonful. It didn’t taste good.

Just then, George shot her a sharp gaze. Stephanie immediately kept her head low and obediently sipped the datmeal.

George seemed pleased with her calm demeanor. After he had half a bowl of clam chowder, he set down his spoon.

Brad quickly handed him a half glass of water, George took a sip and wiped his lips with a napkin before speaking in a stern voice. “The baby is on the way. You need to be careful.”

Stephanie thought George was instructing her and quickly responded, “Yes, understood.”

“I said she’s pregnant. There are certain things to be careful about. Do you hear me?” George repeated, his voice rising with irritation.

Only then did Stephanie realize that George was speaking to Dominick.

half of his spaghetti. He set down his fork, raised an eyebrow, and looked at his grandfather, asking

“Be careful about what?”

George’s face darkened.

pregnancy, there are certain things you simply cannot do in bed! Watch yourself!” he said, his

toward Stephanie with

Stephanie’s cheeks flushed.

the first to stand up. Leaning on his cane, he gave Stephanie a look

Stephanie looked somewhat surprised.

Dominick headed to the office while George went back to

over some designs for the wedding dresses and a few options for the

sofa in the main house while Brad told her about the

Stephanie

feeling as she heard

Dominick decide these things.

outsiders, the marriage already seemed absurd, and Dominick had mentioned just last night that it was all

Chapter 15

like. If you don’t have any special requests,

up to you. Everything is fine with me,” she responded

expression and

looked embarrassed. “It was

her room to rest,” Brad tumed to instruct

added, “Mrs. Wellington, you’re carrying the Wellington heir. Mr. George Wellington will take care of you.

to be formal

Brad,

his kindness. There were only a few people who treated her with genuine kindness in

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