The Heartbreak Prescription

When Wendy stepped out of the bathroom, Stanley was already gone, likely

called away by Jessica's phone call. A bitter smile curved on her lips as she shook her head at the situation.

Her phone buzzed, interrupting her thoughts-it was a call from Lilian.

Wendy answered quickly. "Wendy, Jessica invited a few friends over today. Why don't you come join us?"

Was Lilian really being so kind?

Wendy replied with a simple, "Sure, I'll be there soon."

Cecelia, hearing the news, rushed over right away. "Wendy, I don't trust Lilian's intentions! Now that George is out of prison, are you sure you want to visit the Crones' residence?"

Wendy remained calm, her voice steady. "I'just need to confirm something."

Still worried, Cecelia insisted on accompanying Wendy to the Crones'.

When they arrived, the house was bustling with energy. Jessica's guests had all arrived-Benny and a few other rich heirs from their circle.

The moment Benny saw Wendy, his expression soured. "Wendy, what are you doing here?"

Jessica smiled and explained, "I invited Wendy."

annoyed. "Why did you invite her? We don't want to hang

offended. She blinked her eyes playfully, giving Benny a smirk. "I

Benny froze, rendered speechless.

wasn't an amateur! He was a top

time he was utterly

and without thinking, Benny jumped

brave enough to play

had to win,

raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Oh,

to explode. "You

burst out laughing. Benny, the little tyrant, was probably only afraid of Stanley. Aside from him, the only one who ever seemed to put Benny

would make this little bully

reappeared. "Wendy, you're back! Since

standing in

said, "This is Wendy's adoptive

and the other rich heirs looked at George, puzzled. "This is Wendy's adoptive father?

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