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

here?"

It was indeed there.

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

take a long

could feel the warmth

stick and then the carrot. She didn't want his charity.

her injury would heal

off, pushing his hand

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

she 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 you

struggled to push his hand away, refusing to let

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

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chill on her thigh and gasped. She then immediately pressed

like a startled deer, "What are you doing? I'm not wearing pants, you

froze, caught off

He hadn't meant it.

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