The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 67

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Jessica arrived.

Stanley froze instantly.

The haze of desire that had clouded his judgment earlier seemed to evaporate at that moment. He quickly averted his eyes, a wave of shame washing over him.

What was he doing? He'd been on the verge of crossing a line with Wendy,

Wendy, feeling the sudden loosening of his grip, found herself freed.

"Stay here. Don't go out," Stanley said, his voice taut.

He turned and stormed off, likely to look for Jessica.

Just moments ago, he had been consumed by lust, but now, with the mention of Jessica's name, he pulled away from her without a second thought. It was as if Wendy no longer mattered.

Wendy's face, which had been flushed with embarrassment, slowly regained its natural color. A bitter smile tugged at her lips. How ironic-she, the legitimate wife, felt like the mistress, as though she were having an affair with Stanley while Jessica was the real wife.

What would he do with Jessica now? No doubt, he'd be finishing what he couldn't with her.

shattered into pieces on

rang.

Wendy answered the call.

amusement on the other end. "Wendy, I'm sure Jessica went to see Stanley, didn't

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remained cold as she didn't

showed up, he probably abandoned you. By the way, remember when Stanley brought Jessica to Saville Villa? She slept in his master bedroom, on his

the call abruptly. She turned her gaze toward the bed

days ago, Jessica

villa, Lilian hung up the phone with a

"Aunt Lilian, Wendy caused all of this

with a mysterious light. "Considering the timing, Wendy's foster father from the countryside should

anger faded, replaced by a smile. "George Ballard, right? He just got out

all grown up and married to Stanley, the wealthiest man in Hovendale- she's living the high life and

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