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.

had finished 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.

are certain things you simply cannot do in bed! Watch yourself!” he

this, Dominick looked toward Stephanie with an increasingly profound

Stephanie’s cheeks flushed.

up. Leaning on his cane, he gave Stephanie a look before leaving and

Stephanie looked somewhat surprised.

headed to the office while George

afternoon the bridal shop will send over some designs for the

packed. She sat on the living room sofa in the

Stephanie

heard this. “Brad,

Dominick decide these things. I’ll

absurd, and Dominick had mentioned just last night that it

Chapter 15

up if there are any wedding dresses or jewels you like. If

up to you. Everything is fine with me,” she responded without anticipation for

expression and chuckled lightly, “Did you

embarrassed.

back to her room to

Wellington heir. Mr. George Wellington will take care

to be formal

Brad, saying, “Thank

few people who treated her with genuine kindness in her life. The Wellingtons were demanding

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