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

over the years. She could do nothing but helplessly watch the one of her family she

murmured, her

it could really

the end of the sofa, and

an imposing demeanor, narrowed his eyes and stared at her for a long while

her.

didn’t respond, Stephanie felt

your freedom,

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

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

careful steps, she followed the maid, leaving the

I really look that

Stephanie stepped out the door, George spoke in a deep voice, slightly annoyed.

George Wellington, everyone’s

the most powerful business moguls treated George with respect… maybe even a tinge of fear. Stephanie was

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had similar,

George Wellington, you seem quite fond of

showed mixed emotions as he scowled. “I