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."

hand moved to her delicate waist, gently cupping the area as he leaned closer, his voice soft

here?"

It was indeed there.

after

likely take a long

hand resting so gently over the injury, she could feel the warmth of his palm, his fingers long and smooth. Despite the

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

attention, her injury would heal

fingers off, pushing his hand away. "It's

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

retreating into herself like a silent, obedient stray cat-a cat so quiet, so docile, it made

his hand away, refusing to let him

at her delicate, porcelain face. Freshly showered, she looked like a flower untouched by the

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

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then immediately pressed her hand against her shirt

him, her eyes wide with shock, like a startled

froze, caught

He hadn't meant it.

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