The truth was, Wendy had long since grown used to it. Wandering, drifting through life—she had grown up that way. But it was only now that she realized something: Warmth, not hardship, was what made her heart ache the most. That was what brought her to tears.Glinda reached out and pulled Wendy into a gentle embrace, patting her back as if soothing a child. "Silly girl, why are you being so formal with me?""Grandma, there's something I need to tell you.""Sure, darling. What is it?"Outside the door, Stanley stood quietly, watching. Wendy was leaning on Glinda's shoulder, her delicate lashes fluttering as she cried silently, her tears falling like raindrops. "Grandma, I can't stay here anymore. I'm leaving."Glinda was shocked. "What? Why? Has that boy Stanley been bullying you again? I'll go teach him a lesson right now!"Freddy immediately handed her a feather duster. "Mrs. Glinda, use this!"Glinda took it in hand, shaking her head. "Wendy, don't go. You're not the one w
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