Chapter 15
Dominick’s gaze was cold and detached as if he were looking at a stranger. He put down his newspaper without another word to her.
Thus, Stephanie had no choice but to sit next to him.
The servants quickly set the breakfast table with a bowl of clam chowder, a plate of pasta, and a glass of milk.
Dominick and George ate in silence gracefully and quietly..
“Mrs. Wellington, now that you are pregnant, the nutritionist has customized a meal plan for you… A maid brought over a bowl of specially prepared
oatmeal for her.
Stephanie dared not be picky and took a spoonful. It didn’t taste good.
Just then, George shot her a sharp gaze. Stephanie immediately kept her head low and obediently sipped the datmeal.
George seemed pleased with her calm demeanor. After he had half a bowl of clam chowder, he set down his spoon.
Brad quickly handed him a half glass of water, George took a sip and wiped his lips with a napkin before speaking in a stern voice. “The baby is on the way. You need to be careful.”
Stephanie thought George was instructing her and quickly responded, “Yes, understood.”
“I said she’s pregnant. There are certain things to be careful about. Do you hear me?” George repeated, his voice rising with irritation.
Only then did Stephanie realize that George was speaking to Dominick.
Dominick remained indifferent. He had finished half of his spaghetti. He set down his fork, raised an eyebrow, and looked at his grandfather, asking back,
“Be careful about what?”
George’s face darkened.
“In the early stages of pregnancy, there are certain things you simply cannot do in bed! Watch yourself!” he said, his voice tinged with frustration.
Hearing this, Dominick looked toward Stephanie with an increasingly profound gaze.
Stephanie’s cheeks flushed.
George was the first to stand up. Leaning on his cane, he gave Stephanie a look before leaving and said unexpectedly, “Call me Grandpa from now on.”
Stephanie looked somewhat surprised.
After breakfast, Dominick headed to the office while George went back to his room to rest
“Mrs. Wellington, this afternoon the bridal shop will send over some designs for the wedding dresses and a few options for the rings..
Stephanie’s day was packed. She sat on the living room sofa in the main house while Brad told her about the details of the wedding.
Stephanie
had a mixed feeling as she heard this. “Brad, let Mr. George Wellin
To outsiders, the marriage already seemed absurd, and Dominick had mentioned just last night that it was all a deal, so there was no need to be serious about the wedding
Chapter 15
Brad didn’t press further, He noticed her tired expression and chuckled lightly, “Did you have trouble sleeping here last night?”
Stephanie was truly exhausted. She had barely slept the previous night. So, she followed the maid back to her room.
Brad watched her leave, seemingly thinking about something
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