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."

gently cupping the area as he leaned closer,

here?"

It was indeed there.

looked at herself earlier after the shower. The area was tender and dark purple, and

long time to heal

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

then the carrot. She didn't want

After all, without his attention, her injury would heal

tried to pry his fingers off, pushing his hand

had witnessed anger before-Jessica could be fiery and demanding when

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

hand away, refusing to

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

have to see for myself." His fingers moved to her shirt hem, slowly lifting

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a chill on her thigh and gasped. She then immediately pressed her hand against

her eyes wide with shock, like a startled deer,

froze, caught off

He hadn't meant it.

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