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.

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

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,

silent, deliberately stepping away from the room

expected was that Wendy had caught on, too. The way she'd subtly guided Jessica into revealing

impressive.

she was teaching Wendy

and said with admiration, "Mr.

seems.

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

his voice firm.

Jessica will probably call you

noticed the sudden,

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