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…”

hearing this, her eyes slightly

concern, which worsened over the years. She could do nothing but

murmured, her

George to offer help willingly. If it could really save her aunt’s life, she could do

end of the sofa, and cautiously

for a long while without responding. Instead, he turned

her.

George didn’t respond,

restrict your freedom, Brad said

a maid at the door, instructing her to call a driver to take Stephanie

a grateful look. “I’ll leave now,

steps, she followed the

really

as Stephanie stepped out the door, George spoke in a deep voice, slightly annoyed. “Why is she scared of

everyone’s afraid of you. Everyone

a tinge of fear. Stephanie was just a young woman, and both

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had

you seem quite fond

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