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."

the area as he leaned closer, his voice soft but steady.

here?"

It was indeed there.

looked at herself earlier after

a long time to

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

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

without his attention, her injury would heal just

his hand away. "It's

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

her small head lowered, retreating into herself like a silent, obedient stray

hand away, refusing to

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

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

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gasped. She then immediately pressed her hand against her shirt

eyes wide with shock, like a startled

froze, caught off

He hadn't meant it.

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