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."

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

here?"

It was indeed there.

she looked at herself earlier after the shower. The

long time to

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

and then the carrot. She didn't want his

attention, her injury would

pushing his hand away. "It's not. It's fine.

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

retreating into herself like a silent, obedient stray

push his hand away, refusing to let him

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

see for myself." His fingers moved

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her thigh and gasped. She then immediately pressed her

at him, her eyes wide with shock, like a startled deer,

froze, caught off

He hadn't meant it.

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