Chapter 45

Chapter 45
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
Wendy bent down to grab the first aid kit I just didn t want Grandma to worry
Stanley s at down on the bed
Take off your shirt Wendy instructed
Stanley obeyed, removing the white shirt to reveal his well–toned upper body.
It was the first time Wendy had seen Stanley shirtless His broad shoulders and slim waist the muscles firm and defined were
nothing like the exaggerated abs of a gym junkie Instead he had six well defined abs dignified and subtle His V line disappeared into his black pants held in place by an expensive cool to the touch black leather belt
The sight was almost too much, and Wendy’s face flushedadeepred.She didn’t know where to look.
Stanley s voice broke the silence deep and teasing Now we re even
Wendy blinked in confusion Even What do you mean
Stanley smiled Earlier I looked at you Now you ve seen me
Wendy s face turned an even brighter shade of red I didn t look
Stanley raised an eyebrow Then why are you blushing
Wendy felt like slapping herself If she had known this would happen she wouldn t have helped him at all
She carefully applied antiseptic to his wound. The lash had been deep, and the red blood against the pale flesh was unsettling. There were signs of inflammation from the lack of treatment.
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She tried to be gentle careful not to cause him more pain
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Stanley s voice interrupted her thoughts This mess was caused by Jessica I apologize for her behavior
Wendy s long lashes fluttered He was apologizing for Jessica It was clear now he saw Jessica as his own
Is this how you always clean up after her Wendy asked bitterness lacing her tone She s already gone so far as to involve Grandma Who knows what she ll do next You ve spoiled her
Stanley s gaze darkened He realized that Jessica had changed become someone unfamiliar
She wasn t like this before he said quietly
Wendy paused applying pressure to the wound What was she like before
Stanley s mind wandered back to that girl from the past a soft smile crossing his lips Before She was very lovable I liked her a
lot.”
He said Jessica was lovable and that he liked her a lot
Wendy felt a sting of irony What did that make her
She had always wanted to ask him what was she to him What did their past together mean
All he seemed to care about was Jessica the Big Brother had completely forgotten about her
Wendy s hand trembled and the cotton swab dug into his wound
Ow Stanley winced his face paling from the sharp pain Wendy did you do that on purpose
Wendy s eyes flashed Does it hurt I hope it hurts so much you cry
Stanley froze.
What did he do to deserve this
Women were so unpredictable