The Heartbreak Prescription

But Stanley remembered when Jessica had just returned to the country. She had her eye on a Chanel handbag, and he had Zayn buy it for her. Zayn delivered the bag to Imperial Garden, where Wendy happened to see it.

Wendy's face lit up with joy as she admired the bag, her eyes crinkling in a smile.

"This bag is beautiful," she said.

She seemed to really like it.

Stanley replied, "She likes Chanel bags."

Nathan smirked, "Bags, huh? That's easy. Thanks for the tip."

At that moment, Benny walked in. "Stanley, Nathan, you guys are here!"

Nathan glanced at Benny. "Benny, aren't you supposed to be at the Crones' residence?"

"Yeah, I did. And 1 even ran into Wendy and her adoptive father. Stanley, Nathan, you wouldn't believe it-Wendy actually rejected her adoptive father! She didn't even recognize him as her father."

Benny recounted everything that had happened at the Crones' residence.

Now that you know her true colors, you can see what she

Benny's frustration was evident.

what's the deal with Wendy and her

really sure,"

whole truth. I don't believe Wendy's really that heartless. There must be some misunderstanding between her and

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still defending Wendy?" Benny was furious. He thought Nathan would distance himself from Wendy after hearing all this. "Nathan, I think Wendy has really clouded your judgment. Stanley, you need to talk some sense

were unreadable, his expression stoic as

was sitting on the couch waiting for her.

over the soup and handed it to Wendy. "Mrs. Hawk, Mrs. Glinda asked the maid

sofa and said sweetly,

of inviting him over for dinner tomorrow. After all, we're family now,

fluttered slightly. “Grandma, don't worry about him. I'll take care of

her, "You're such a stubborn child. He's your adoptive father, after

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