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 eyes

illness had always been her main concern, which worsened over the years. She could do nothing but helplessly watch the one of her family she depended

you,” she murmured, her voice choked with

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

the end of the sofa,

his eyes and stared at her for a long

her.

respond,

won’t restrict your freedom,

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

a grateful look. “I’ll

careful steps, she followed the

I really look that

in a deep voice, slightly annoyed. “Why is she scared of

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

respect… maybe even a tinge

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had similar, unapproachable

seem quite fond of

“I just think this Stephanin is a bit better than that