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!

had seen countless beautiful women, be so foolish as to

away, throwing back the covers

eyes with small fists. "You're

slid out of bed, reaching to

Stanley

She only wanted to check his

turned and walked straight toward the bathroom.

rushing water echoed from inside as

what are you doing? It's early

hear me?"

Stanley didn't respond.

was acting so strange. She decided to forget the matter and let

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found Benny in one of the luxurious booths.

it." Benny handed

of the Gondale family, known for

this on the bruise, and it will disappear in no time.

for this," Benny joked.

took the bottle,

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