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.

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

the phone rang. It was

Wendy answered the call.

amusement on the other end. "Wendy, I'm

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eyes remained cold as

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

turned her gaze toward the bed in the

Just days ago,

Crone family villa, Lilian hung up the phone with a

clenched, spoke up. "Aunt Lilian, Wendy caused all of this

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

a smile. "George Ballard, right? He just got out a couple of

the wealthiest man in Hovendale- she's living the high life and is favored by Mom. Let's bring her foster father over. He should

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