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

off your shirt," Wendy

the white shirt to reveal

first time Wendy had seen Stanley shirtless. His broad shoulders and slim waist, the muscles

Instead, he had six well-defined abs, dignified and subtle. His V-line disappeared into his black pants, held in place

much, and Wendy's face flushed a

the silence, deep and teasing.

confusion. "Even?

looked at you. Now, you've seen

an even brighter shade

eyebrow. "Then why are you

known this

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

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be gentle, careful not to cause him

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voice interrupted her thoughts. "This mess was caused by Jessica. I apologize for her

was apologizing for Jessica? It was clear now- he

asked, bitterness lacing her tone. "She's already gone so far as to involve Grandma. Who knows what she'll

He realized that

like this before," he