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.

upset that she fainted. In her sleep, she kept calling your name.

when you have the time,"

that, Wendy walked

quietly. "Mr. Hawk, it seems Mrs. Hawk has misunderstood 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

silent, deliberately stepping away from the room earlier to give Wendy and Jessica

that Wendy had caught on, too. The way she'd subtly

impressive.

teaching Wendy a lesson, she had

watched as Wendy walked out of sight and said with admiration,

seems.

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

his voice firm.

hesitated, then said again, "Mr. Hawk, Ms. Jessica will probably call you if she can't

he noticed the sudden, cold

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