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.

down to pick up her phone, which had shattered into pieces on the carpet. She carefully pieced it back

phone rang. It

Wendy answered the call.

voice bubbled with amusement on the other end. "Wendy, I'm sure

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eyes remained cold as she didn't

bet you were with Stanley, but once Jessica showed up, he probably abandoned you. By the way, remember when Stanley brought

turned her gaze

days ago, Jessica had

family villa, Lilian hung up

Wendy caused all of this trouble. Are we really just going to let her off the

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

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

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

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Chapter 67