Chapter 21

'A blind date?

Stanley's aura turned icy in an instant. He raised a hand to undo the top button of his shirt, his jaw tightening.

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Ding, ding, ding!

Cecelia had sent several consecutive WhatsApp messages, accompanied by voice notes that began playing automatically.

voice filled the room.

ally. Her

"Wendy, check out this guy-eight-pack abs, a gym enthusiast. Do you like him? You could rest your head on his abs at night!

"And this one-adorable, obedient, and shy. He looks like he'd be so much fun!

"Oh, and this one, the gold-rimmed-glasses business elite-cold and aloof, a total dreamboat! Should we ask him to get on his knees and sing a song for you?

"Wendy, all these men are your personal harem. Pick whoever you like!"

Stanley's lips pressed into a thin, grim line. He truly hadn't realized that Wendy had an entire lineup of potential suitors vying for

her attention.

up her phone and casually sent a voice message back. "Got it, I'll be

came face-to-face with

Grandma's herbal soup. Boil

drinks it

writing the recipe earlier. Her handwriting

medicine?"

I've studied a little," Wendy

"To be safe, I'll have a

as a nobody from the countryside. She could understand why- after all, Stanley was a

Setting the recipe

on the table, Wendy picked up her bag. "I won't come back to the

about

she turned

could take another step. "It's late.

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stopped reluctantly, trying to pull her wrist free from his firm

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cold and distant expression. She seemed utterly detached, a stark contrast to

had been a temptress-clinging to him, looking at him

mischievous kitten.

had seduced him so boldly was now acting as if

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