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…”

hearing this, her

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

she murmured, her

it could

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

eyes and stared at her for a long

her.

George didn’t respond, Stephanie felt somewhat

restrict your freedom, Brad said

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

Brad a grateful look. “I’ll leave

steps, she followed the maid,

really look that

door, George spoke in a

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

with respect… maybe even a tinge of fear.

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Chapter 18

Dominick had similar,

seem

George’s face showed mixed emotions as he scowled. “I just think this