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.

fainted. In her sleep, she kept calling your name. Maybe you

have

that, Wendy walked

you. You didn't just take Jessica's side, did you? You were standing right outside the door, so even if Mrs. Hawk didn't call you, you still heard everything,

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. In

too. The way she'd subtly guided

impressive.

thought she was teaching Wendy a lesson, she had

admiration, "Mr. Hawk, I don't think

seems.

originally underestimated Wendy, seeing her 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

voice firm. "Head back to the

said again, "Mr. Hawk, Ms. Jessica will

word, he noticed the sudden, cold shift in Stanley's expression.

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