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

here?"

It was indeed there.

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

long time

the warmth of his palm, his fingers

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

his attention, her injury would heal just the

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

had seen her genuinely upset. He had witnessed anger before-Jessica could be fiery and demanding when upset, expecting

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

push his hand away, refusing to let him

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

guess I'll have to see for myself." His fingers

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gasped. She then

up at him, her eyes wide with shock, 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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