The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 57

As soon as Wendy stepped through the door, no one bothered to greet her. She stood quietly to the side, feeling completely out of place amidst the lively atmosphere.

Lilian's voice broke the silence. "Wendy, you're back."

Everyone turned their attention toward her, their eyes locking onto Wendy in unison.

Edith's smile immediately vanished. A look of disdain crossed her face. "Why is Wendy back?"

Lilian chuckled lightly. "Mom, it's your birthday today. I asked Wendy to come."

Edith's tone soured. "I don't need her here. Look at Trish and Jessica-how impressive they are! And then look at Wendy. She's just a country bumpkin with no standing. She can't even hold her own in a room like this. She's nothing but a disgrace at my birthday celebration!"

It was clear Edith had no love for Wendy.

Tonight, Jessica and Trish had both done their makeup to perfection, competing to outshine each other. They cast a condescending glance at Wendy before sweetly addressing Edith.

"Grandma, it's fine. Wendy's back, after all. She's your granddaughter. You can't just kick her out, can you?" Jessica said.

"Grandma, today's your special day. Don't let something like this ruin it," Trish added with a smile.

was a little colder.

message was clear-Edith didn't consider

chill settle in her chest. The Crone family had once been in the depths of poverty. It was her father,

he sent Harry to school, making Harry the first in the family to attend university. He had also helped Archer start a steel

people didn't mourn his loss. Instead, they divided up all of his assets,

feeding

Edith? She was the most calculating of them all. She gravitated toward whoever

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barely imagine how

Stanley,

dreamed of.

at him, her eyes

his gaze soft, looked down at her

and Jessica stood at the center, bathed in the glow of the lights as they basked in the attention of everyone around them. This was the supreme honor that Stanley

woman, it was