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."

waist, gently cupping the area as he leaned closer, his voice soft but steady. "Is

here?"

It was indeed there.

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

long time to

over the injury, she could feel the warmth of his

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

After all, without his attention, her

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

was the first time Stanley had seen her genuinely upset. He had witnessed anger before-Jessica could be fiery and demanding when

was angry, she became quiet, her small head lowered, retreating into herself like a

to push his hand away, refusing

showered,

I guess I'll have to see for myself." His

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She then immediately pressed her hand against her shirt to

eyes wide with shock, like a startled deer, "What are you

caught off

He hadn't meant it.

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