The Heartbreak Prescription

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."

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

here?"

It was indeed there.

bruises when she looked at herself earlier after the shower. The area

long time to heal

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

her the stick and then the carrot. She didn't

his attention, her

his fingers off, pushing his hand away. "It's not. It's fine.

upset. He had witnessed anger before-Jessica could be fiery and demanding when upset, expecting him to

was angry, she became quiet, her small head lowered, retreating into herself like a silent, obedient stray cat-a cat so quiet, so docile, it made

his hand away, refusing to let him touch

Freshly showered, she looked

tell me, I guess I'll have to see for myself." His fingers moved to her

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a chill on her thigh and gasped. She then immediately

looked up at him, her eyes wide with shock, like a startled deer, "What are you doing? I'm not wearing pants,

froze, caught

He hadn't meant it.