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."

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

giving Benny a smirk. "I don't want to play

Benny froze, rendered speechless.

He was

time he was utterly defeated

him, and without thinking,

you brave

win, to restore

clearly unimpressed. "Oh, I'm too

to

tyrant, was probably only afraid of Stanley. Aside from him, the only one who ever seemed to put Benny in his

sure that one day Wendy would make this little bully bow down

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

stepped forward, standing in front

smiled and said, "This is Wendy's

puzzled. "This is Wendy's adoptive father?

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