The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 48

How much pain must she have been in back then?

Stanley gently placed his hand on her soft waist, admitting to himself that his feelings for her had grown more tender.

He lowered his head, leaning closer to her face. His voice, still thick with sleep, came out hoarse as he whispered, "Wendy, did I hurt you? I'm sorry."

He said those words softly, almost to himself.

In her dreamlike state, Wendy didn't respond. Her breathing was light, her body so soft that every strand of her hair seemed to

carry a delicate sweetness.

Stanley's throat burned with heat as he tried not to look at her youthful, inviting form. Despite his best efforts, he found himself

leaning in, almost succumbing to the desire to kiss her soft hair.

Just as his lips were about to brush against her, Wendy made a small sound and slowly opened her eyes.

She was awake.

Stanley quickly regained his senses, stunned by what he'd almost done. What had come over him?

He actually wanted to kiss Wendy's hair!

so foolish as to

he quickly pulled away, throwing back

with small fists. "You're awake?

reaching to

before she could, Stanley quickly pushed

to check

walked straight toward the bathroom. "I need a

sound of rushing water echoed from

stood there, confused. "Stanley, what are you doing? It's early in the morning! Your back

hear me?"

Stanley didn't respond.

strange. She decided to forget the matter and

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that evening, at the 1996

in one of the luxurious booths. "Where's the stuff I

Benny handed over a

was a family secret of the Gondale family, known for its amazing

this on the bruise, and it will disappear in no time. By the way, is Jessica hurt? Only she could make you

for this," Benny joked.

the bottle, preparing to