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,

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

her voice choked

could really save her aunt’s life, she could

seated at the end of the sofa, and cautiously asked, “Grandpa,

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

her.

didn’t respond, Stephanie

restrict your freedom,

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

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

followed the

really

as Stephanie stepped out the door, George spoke in a deep voice,

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

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

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had

George Wellington, you seem quite fond

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