The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Actually, Wendy had suspected from the moment she arrived at the family estate that Jessica was the one who sent the photo.

Earlier, in the hospital room, she had gently prodded Jessica, coaxing the latter to admit the truth to Stanley. Wendy wanted to

hear Jessica confess it in her own words.

Stanley hung up the phone and looked up at Wendy.

Her gaze was cool as she let a mocking smile curve her red lips. "Stanley, I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. I didn't send

the photo-Jessica did."

Stanley furrowed his brow, his handsome features tense, but he didn't say a word.

Wendy turned and started to leave. Just as she was about to pass him, Stanley reached out and grabbed her slender arm.

Reacting instinctively, Wendy wrenched her arm away, not wanting any physical contact with him.

you left, Grandma got so upset that she fainted. In her sleep, she kept calling your name. Maybe you should go

you have the

Wendy walked

you? You were standing right outside the door, so even if Mrs. Hawk didn't call you, you still heard everything,

Stanley, sharp and perceptive, would never simply believe one side of the story. He had remained calm and silent, deliberately stepping away from the room earlier to give Wendy and Jessica privacy.

expected was that Wendy had caught on, too.

impressive.

thought she was teaching Wendy a lesson,

and said with admiration, "Mr. Hawk, I don't think

seems.

only as a pretty face. Now, after seeing how she handled the situation, he had to admit she had impressed him. A girl from the countryside who was calm under pressure, with a sharp mind and a clever strategy-just how many sides did she

his voice firm. "Head back to the

Jessica will probably call you if she can't find

Zayn could say another word, he noticed the sudden, cold shift in Stanley's expression.

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