The Heartbreak Prescription

Chapter 79

The moment he called himself "Mommy", Stanley was relieved no one else had heard it but him.

He had his pride, after all! He'd never done anything like this in his life!

Fortunately, Wendy seemed comforted when he said, "Mommy's here." She burrowed into Stanley's arms, her small hands wrapping tightly around his firm waist, and drifted back to sleep.

Stanley couldn't help but think she was clingy. He looked down at her, noticing she wasn't crying anymore. But the soft tears still clung to her delicate lashes, making her look so vulnerable and endearing

A smile tugged at his lips. “I'm not your mom, I'm your dad! Wendy, try calling me Daddy."

Wendy, still fast asleep, gave no response.

Stanley wrapped his arm around her slender shoulder, settling into sleep himself.

The next morning, Wendy slowly opened her eyes.

The early morning sunlight was bright, spilling warmth across the room. It was a new day.

something felt off. A strong, warm arm was holding her delicate

for a moment, then turned her head and saw

slept on the couch-he'd ended up in bed

was going on? Why

up, Wendy relaxed her body and noticed that his scent was entirely different from George's. While George's smell was vile,

striking face and, before she could stop herself, her small hand gently, almost hesitantly, traced the strong line of his

a slight stubble, rough and prickly. It stung,

shifted,

a child caught red-handed. She immediately

half-lidded eyes. "Wendy,

remembered washing

more.

she asked,

and even called

him. "You're lying!" She

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