The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 74

George chuckled awkwardly. "Mr. Hawk, hello. I never expected Wendy to marry so well. Seeing you two together, so perfectly matched, I can rest easy now. I'll be on my way and I won't disturb you any longer."

Glinda quickly tried to convince him to stay. "Stay for dinner, George. You've come all this way, and I've already asked the staff to prepare the meal. It'll be a nice family gathering tonight."

Stanley looked at George, his voice calm and measured. "Stay for dinner."

Both Stanley and Glinda invited him to stay.

George smiled, "Well, since you insist, I'd be happy to oblige-"

But Wendy's cold voice cut through, stopping him. "He won't stay for dinner."

George froze, his gaze snapping to Wendy.'

Wendy met his stare, her voice unwavering. "You just got out of prison. Don't come back to the Hawk family estate again."

the air,

paused, her eyes wide in surprise as she looked at George. "Wait, you've

“Yes. He spent ten years in prison.” Glinda's surprise deepened. "What did

gaze to Wendy, a wry smile tugging at his lips. "Mrs. Glinda, if you

the question to Wendy, eager to see if she would

understood his game and chose

to smooth things over, Glinda intervened. "Anyone who could raise a daughter like Wendy can't be all bad. People make mistakes, but as long as they change,

responding, George let out a sly grin, feeling like he had won. "Well, I won't stay for dinner. But Mr.

but Stanley squeezed her delicate shoulder lightly and spoke first,

design-black, white, and gray tones that oozed sophistication. The high-end finishes, the quiet luxury of the room, and the subtle displays of

George had to admit was true: During the ten years he spent in prison, he couldn't

and sent him to prison, and he would never forget that. But now, to his surprise, she had married into a family like this-living a life

had no intention of letting

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