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."

invite her? We don't want to

giving Benny a smirk. "I don't

Benny froze, rendered speechless.

He was a

was utterly defeated in a game by

without thinking, Benny jumped to

brave enough to

had to win, to

raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Oh,

ready to explode. "You

probably only afraid of Stanley. Aside from him, the only one

Wendy would make this little bully

that moment, Lilian reappeared. "Wendy, you're back! Since everyone's here, let me

forward, standing in front of

said, "This is Wendy's adoptive

looked at George, puzzled. "This is Wendy's adoptive father? Why does he only have one

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