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…”

this,

worsened over the years. She could do nothing

her voice choked

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

the sofa, and cautiously asked,

with an imposing demeanor, narrowed his eyes and stared at her for

her.

respond, Stephanie felt somewhat

won’t restrict your freedom, Brad

he spoke, Brad gestured to a maid at the door, instructing her to call a driver to take

Brad a grateful look. “I’ll

steps, she followed the maid, leaving the

I really

a deep voice, slightly annoyed.

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

business moguls treated George with respect… maybe even a tinge of fear. Stephanie was just a young

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had

George Wellington, you seem

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