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.

then froze when she realized something felt off. A strong,

for a moment, then turned her head and saw

hadn't slept on the couch-he'd ended up in bed

going on? Why was

hadn't yet woken up, Wendy relaxed her body and noticed that his scent was entirely different from George's. While George's smell was vile, Stanley's was

herself, her small

rough

then, Stanley shifted, his eyes

She immediately sat up

with amused, half-lidded eyes.

washing up and

more.

happened last night?" she

even called me

with shock as she stared at him. "You're lying!" She grabbed a pillow and

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