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

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

you,” she murmured, her voice

willingly. If it could really save her aunt’s life, she could do

was seated at the end of the sofa, and cautiously asked, “Grandpa, may I go back

stared at her for a

her.

respond, Stephanie felt somewhat

restrict your freedom,

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

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

she followed the

really look that

stepped out the door, George spoke in a deep

Wellington, everyone’s afraid

George with respect… maybe even a tinge of fear. Stephanie was just a young woman, and both

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had similar, unapproachable

you seem quite

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