The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

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"Why are you ignoring me?" Stanley's voice was gentle, almost coaxing.

For a man of Stanley's stature, power, and influence, his willingness to lower himself to console a woman could easily give the

illusion of deep affection, pulling her in with the temptation of emotional attachment.

But Wendy remained clear-headed, knowing all too well that Stanley's affection had never been meant for her.

He had given it all to Jessica.

Wendy kept her head lowered, her long lashes fluttering slightly. She still tried to stand up. "Let go of me!"

Stanley's smile grew more pronounced. "Are you upset?"

Wendy chuckled, finding the idea amusing "What do I have to be upset about?”

Stanley's tone softened, laced with concern. "Did I hurt you earlier? Did I make you hit your waist?"

Wendy shook her head, denying it, "No."

to her delicate waist, gently cupping the area as he leaned closer,

here?"

It was indeed there.

had noticed the bruises when she looked at herself earlier after the shower. The area was tender and dark

a long time to heal

the injury, she could feel the warmth of his palm, his fingers long and smooth. Despite the

he always gave her the stick and then the carrot. She didn't want

without his attention, her

tried to pry his fingers off, pushing his hand away. "It's not. It's fine. Please, let

Stanley had seen her genuinely upset. He had witnessed anger before-Jessica could be

into herself like a silent, obedient stray cat-a cat so quiet, so docile, it made you want to

push his hand away, refusing

at her delicate, porcelain face. Freshly showered, she looked like a

for myself." His fingers moved to her shirt hem,

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thigh and gasped. She then immediately pressed her hand against

a startled deer, "What are you

caught off

He hadn't meant it.

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