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…”

upon hearing this, her eyes

worsened over the years. She could do nothing

murmured, her voice

George to offer help willingly. If it could

of the sofa, and cautiously

with an imposing demeanor, narrowed his eyes and stared at her for a long while without responding. Instead, he

her.

George didn’t respond, Stephanie

restrict your freedom, Brad said

Brad gestured to a maid at the door, instructing her to call a driver

Brad a grateful look. “I’ll leave now, Grandpa,” she said

careful steps, she followed the

really look that

George spoke in a deep voice, slightly annoyed. “Why

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

business moguls treated George with respect… maybe even a tinge of fear. Stephanie was just a young

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Dominick had similar,

seem quite

as he scowled. “I just think this Stephanin is a bit better than