Crossroads

Chapter 18

George glanced at her nonchalantly, seemingly unconcerned that she had overheard the conversation

He advised with an authoritative voice, “Try to minimize exposure to electronic radiation while you’re pregnant.” Saying this, he looked toward the smartphone that had fallen to the floor.

Stephanie huntedly picked up the phone, replying, “Understood.”

“Mrs. Wellington, the Christmas is approaching, so we’ve scheduled your wedding with Mr. Wellington for after the holidays. It’ll be a small ceremony. just close family, considering the pregnancy. We’ll throw a bigger bash for the baby’s one month celebration later,” Brad explained the wedding plans to

her.

“Okay”

Stephanie had no objections. She figured she’d be long gone from Wellington Villa by the time the baby arrived.

However, with Christmas nearing, Stephanie remembered something else. Her aunt might have already returned to the apartment.

–

“About your aunt… George seemed to guess her thoughts and spoke in a grave tone, scrutinizing her

“Your aunt, Diana Clark, has congenital heart disease. We’ve already contacted the hospital and are actively searching for a suitable donor…”

froze upon hearing this, her

could do nothing but helplessly watch the

she murmured, her voice

had never expected George to offer help willingly. If it could

of the sofa, and cautiously asked, “Grandpa, may I go back

and stared at her for a long while without

her.

respond, Stephanie felt somewhat

restrict your freedom,

to a maid at the door, instructing her

“I’ll leave now, Grandpa,” she said to

followed the maid, leaving

I really

out the door, George spoke in a

but chuckle, “Mr. George Wellington, everyone’s afraid of you. Everyone except Mr. Wellington, of

maybe even a tinge of fear. Stephanie was just

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Dominick had similar,

George Wellington, you seem

showed mixed emotions as he scowled. “I just think this Stephanin is a