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 shoulder. She was

then turned her head and saw

Stanley hadn't slept on the couch-he'd ended

going on? Why was he

While George's smell was

studied his 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

then, Stanley shifted, his eyes

her hand back, as if she was a child caught red-handed. She immediately sat up and broke

half-lidded eyes.

didn't. She remembered washing up and going to

more.

happened last night?" she asked,

even called me Daddy," Stanley said,

at him. "You're lying!" She grabbed a pillow and threw it at his smug

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