The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 45

Wendy adjusted her white shirt and turned to face Stanley.

The phone was still on the nightstand, the ringtone playing over and over. Yet, Stanley didn't even glance at it. He didn't pick up

Jessica's call

That was probably the first time he had ever done that.

Stanley, tall and lean, stood up and removed his black suit jacket. Underneath, he wore a white shirt, but there was a large stain

on the back-blood. Wendy's mind flashed to the lash Glinda had struck him with earlier.

That lash had cut deep into his skin, but his resolve was unshakable. He didn't show a hint of pain on his face.

The wounds needed to be treated or they could get infected.

"I'll get the first aid kit and take care of that for you," Wendy said.

Stanley turned his head to look at her, his lips curving into a small, teasing smile. "A moment ago, you wouldn't even look at

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Wendy bent down to grab the first aid kit. "I just didn't want Grandma to worry."

down on

off your

shirt

time Wendy had seen Stanley shirtless. His broad shoulders and slim

abs, dignified and subtle. His

and Wendy's face flushed a deep red.

voice broke the silence, deep

confusion. "Even? What do

I looked at

even brighter shade of red. "I

eyebrow. "Then why are you

this would

The lash had been deep, and the red blood against the pale flesh was unsettling.

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tried to be gentle, careful not to cause

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was caused by Jessica.

lashes fluttered. He was apologizing for Jessica? It was clear now- he saw Jessica

Wendy asked, bitterness lacing her tone. "She's already gone so far as to involve

that Jessica had changed, become

this before,"