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Chapter 45

Author: Glazed Snow
Wendy adjusted her white shirt and turned to face Stanley.

The phone was still on the nightstand, the ringtone playing over and over. Yet, Stanley didn't even glance at it. He didn't pick up Jessica's call.

That was probably the first time he had ever done that.

Stanley, tall and lean, stood up and removed his black suit jacket. Underneath, he wore a white shirt, but there was a large stain on the back—blood. Wendy's mind flashed to the lash Glinda had struck him with earlier.

That lash had cut deep into his skin, but his resolve was unshakable. He didn't show a hint of pain on his face.

The wounds needed to be treated or they could get infected.

"I'll get the first aid kit and take care of that for you," Wendy said.

Stanley turned his head to look at her, his lips curving into a small, teasing smile. "A moment ago, you wouldn't even look at me."

Wendy bent down to grab the first aid kit. "I just didn't want Grandma to worry."

Stanley sat down on the bed.

"Take off your shir
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    Wendy had finished dressing his wound. Unfortunately, Stanley's injury had become infected, and as soon as he lay down, he started running a high fever. He felt freezing cold, so she turned on the air conditioner and piled several blankets on him, but he still shivered. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his lips turned pale.Wendy couldn't help but think that he deserved it. Why hadn't he treated his wound properly when he took Jessica to the hospital? She gave him a shot to help him get through it, but he would have to endure the fever on his own. Once the fever passed, he'd recover.Wendy pulled the blankets aside and lay down next to him. His body was ice-cold, radiating an almost unbearable chill. She couldn't just leave him like that. Biting her lip, she pressed her slender form close to his, hoping to warm him.He lay with his back to her, and Wendy avoided his injury, wrapping her arms around him from behind.Stanley could feel her warmth as she curled up against

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    Wendy noticed Stanley with Jessica. Jessica, who had already been discharged from the hospital, stood beside him, looking radiant as she looped her arm through his. The two of them, like a perfect match, looked completely at ease with each other.Cecelia snorted in disdain. "Stanley really does love Jessica, huh? Even after all that drama with Mrs. Glinda, he acts like nothing happened and just gets right back together with her."Wendy hadn't expected to run into Stanley and Jessica at the bar, but seeing how quickly they'd made up didn't surprise her. There was no trace of shock on her face. She simply curved her lips into a faint smile and said to Cecelia, "So, you just now realized Stanley loves Jessica?"In the past, this might have disappointed her, but now, she was numb to it.Just then, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor caught her attention. "Mr. Hawk, Jessica! What a coincidence," came Trish's voice.Wendy looked up, surprised to see that Trish had also arriv

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    The first round of the game landed on Stanley, and the atmosphere instantly grew more charged.Trish flashed a playful smile at Stanley, her lips curling seductively. "Mr. Hawk, it's your turn for Truth. Tell us, have you and Mrs. Hawk...consummated your marriage yet?"Everyone at the table, except Nathan who had just returned from abroad, knew that Wendy was Mrs. Hawk. Trish's question was clearly meant to embarrass Stanley and probe into whether he had been intimate with Wendy.The rich heirs at the table, always eager for drama, started whistling, adding to the tension.Trish cast a sly glance at Wendy before turning back to Stanley. "You and Mrs. Hawk have been married for three years now. Have you never been with her? How much do you really not like your wife?"Jessica, not wanting to miss her chance, turned her haughty gaze toward Wendy. "I told Stanley not to touch Mrs. Hawk, so of course he hasn't."Together, Trish and Jessica were clearly trying to humiliate Wendy.Be

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    But Stanley was Jessica's. What should she do? Uh-oh. The rich kids were getting excited again. Trish was famous for being a catch, and she was still single—many had a soft spot for her. Wendy smiled. "Trish, it's your turn to pick." She glanced at Jessica with a playful smirk. "Jessica, we all know Trish has a certain pride about her. Who do you think she'll choose?" Jessica shot Wendy a glare. "Of course, Trish is outstanding. Plenty of men are chasing after her. She must have a bit of that arrogance. That's public knowledge." Wendy smiled, saying nothing more. Jessica turned her attention to Trish, genuinely curious. She wasn't sure who Trish would choose, either. Since coming back to the country, Trish had become Dr. Ceylan's assistant. Meanwhile, Archer's family was in Edith's good books, and Trish was picking her ideal match among Hovendale's high society. Jessica looked at Trish. "So, who will it be?" Everyone eagerly watched Trish, waiting for her to make

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    Stanley's tall, imposing frame blocked Wendy's path, pressing her between the wall and his chest as he sneered, "Wendy, did you do that on purpose?"Wendy pushed against him, her delicate hands barely making an impact. "I don't understand what you're talking about.""Stop playing dumb." Stanley's piercing eyes darkened with irritation. "You purposely pushed me toward Trish!"He had figured it out! He had known all along that she was using him as a pawn, stirring up trouble between Jessica and Trish.He had never imagined she could so casually shove him toward another woman, forcing him into a three-minute kiss with someone else. Wendy stopped pretending. Her clear, innocent eyes met his as she said, "Mr. Hawk, Trish fancies you.""And that's her problem," Stanley shot back, uninterested. "Why does it concern me?" There were countless women interested in him—did he have to answer to every single one?Wendy fell silent, realizing he wasn't interested in Trish. Jessica still hel

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    The crowd gasped as the atmosphere once again reached its peak."The question everyone's been waiting for—who's the lucky lady from Hovendale who'll win Nathan's heart? It's time to reveal the answer!" Nathan stood up and, without hesitation, walked over to Wendy, clearly choosing her.Both Jessica and Trish's expressions changed at once.Stanley, holding a cocktail, didn't show much emotion, his face as cold and unapproachable as ever.Cecelia, however, couldn't hide her excitement. She exaggerated her surprise. "Wow, could it be that Nathan has fallen for Wendy?"Wendy looked up at Nathan. She had just finished dealing with Stanley and had no plans to start a new romance. She didn't want to give Nathan any false hopes.At that moment, Nathan leaned down, his handsome face coming closer to hers.Wendy stuttered, "N-Nathan, I—"Nathan winked, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "Wendy, I need you to help me out a little."Wendy was taken aback."We're playing a game he

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    No! How could this be?Jessica couldn't believe it. She immediately erupted in anger, shouting, "Wendy, what are you doing with Stanley? You little tramp! You must have seduced him! Stanley is my boyfriend now! Don't you have any shame?""Wendy, take a good look! It's your boyfriend harassing me!""You little—" Jessica opened her mouth to say more, but the video call was suddenly disconnected.Inside Royale Residences, Wendy was still pinned under Stanley. She had hoped to say a few more things to Jessica, but before she could, Stanley snatched the phone out of her hand and hung up the call.Stanley's eyes were burning with a dangerous desire. "Done with your rant?"Wendy scoffed. "Not even close! I still have so much to say to Jessica, but I'm sure she's already imagined it all by now. Just you wait."Stanley tossed Wendy's phone onto the coffee table. "If you're done, let's get back to what we were doing."He kissed her again.Wendy couldn't even find the words to respond

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    "I'm calling Jessica!"Wendy figured that if Stanley was going to act so arrogantly with Samuel's call, she might as well call Jessica and let her see exactly what was going on.Sure enough, the man above her froze. Stanley looked down at her, his eyes intense.Wendy smirked. She knew that name would do the trick. "Stanley, get out of my house right now! Otherwise, I'll tell Jessica about how you're sexually harassing me tonight. She might not be able to do much, but trust me, she can make sure you can't do anything either."Stanley's gaze burned with desire as he looked at her, his voice rough. "Wendy, what's wrong with you?"Wendy blinked in confusion. Why was he asking that when she was talking about Jessica?What was wrong with her?Stanley lowered his head and kissed her soft earlobe. "Wendy, you're leaking."Leaking? Wendy suddenly realized what he meant. Since becoming pregnant, her body had changed, and she had been feeling especially full in her chest lately. Last n

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    Stanley winced in pain. Wendy was still the same, always biting when she got upset.Without warning, Stanley shoved her backward, pushing her deep into the sofa.Wendy's soft body sank into the cushions. Just as she was about to sit up, Stanley's tall, solid form descended on top of her, pinning her down.She placed both hands on his firm chest, furrowing her brow. "Stanley, what are you—mmph!" Before she could finish, her lips were covered by his. Stanley had lowered his head, capturing her lips in a forceful kiss.Wendy's eyes widened in shock. The last time they had shared an intimate moment like this was back in that village, when he had forced himself on her. After that, nothing. Now, his clean, crisp, and domineering presence overwhelmed her once again. He pried her lips open, invading her mouth with his. Wendy's mind went blank."Stanley, let go of me!"Wendy struggled against him, her hands pressing against the black fabric of his suit jacket. Her fingers brushed a d

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    Stanley scanned the room. "This place must have cost quite a bit to decorate, huh?"Wendy shrugged. "So what?""Did Samuel pay for all of this?""Yeah, he paid for everything. He bought the luxury car, the mansion—everything. I just brought my stuff and moved in."Stanley pressed his lips together in thought. Then, his eyes landed on something on the coffee table."What's this?" Stanley moved toward the table.Wendy looked up, her clear eyes suddenly narrowing in shock. On the coffee table was a pregnancy test.Wendy reached out to grab it, but Stanley was faster. He snatched up the test before she could.He glanced at the test, then at her. "Why did you buy a pregnancy test?"Wendy quickly scanned it. Thankfully, it was a new one, and there were no two red lines—thankfully, it didn't reveal that she was pregnant.Since Stanley didn't want kids and had no plans of being a father, she hadn't planned on telling him.Wendy wasn't sure what his reaction would be. If he knew she w

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