Chapter 19 - A Surprise Visit From An Unexpected Family Member
The next morning, while Jonathan was reviewing architectural plans for a new children's wing at the local hospital, the doorbell rang. Marcus answered the front door cautiously, stepping aside as an elderly woman walked into the grand foyer.
It was Aunt Ruth, Jonathan’s estranged maternal aunt from Chicago who had tried to help him raise Lily years ago. She wore a simple floral dress and carried a battered leather suitcase, looking around the grand estate with wide eyes.
Jonathan stepped out into the hallway, freezing in sheer shock when he saw his beloved aunt standing by the grand staircase. "Aunt Ruth? What... what are you doing all the way out here in Connecticut?" Jonathan asked, stepping forward.
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Aunt Ruth crossed her arms, giving him a stern, disapproving look that made the billionaire tech mogul feel like a scolded child. "I saw that circus wedding on television, Jonathan Sterling, and I caught the first red-eye flight out here," Aunt Ruth scolded fiercely.
"Those precious little girls needed someone sensible to keep an eye on you while you play billionaire house," she added firmly. Before Jonathan could reply, Lily and Maya ran down the stairs, shouting excitedly as they recognized their favorite aunt.
