Chapter 74
Chapter74
George chuckled awkwardly Mr Hawk hello In ever expected Wendy to marry so well Seeing you two together so perfectly matched I can rest easy now I ll be on my way and I won t disturb you any longer
Glinda quickly tried to convince him to stay Stay for dinner George You ve come all this way and I ve already asked the staff to prepare the meal It ll be a nice family gathering tonight
Stanley looked at George his voice calm and measured Stay for dinner
Both Stanley and Glinda invited him to stay
George smiled Well since you insist I dbe happy to oblige
But Wendy scold voice cut through stopping him He won t stay for dinner
George froze his gaze snapping to Wendy
Wendy me this stare her voice unwavering You just got out of prison Don t comeback to the Hawk family estate again
The moment her words hit the air the atmosphere shifted tense and uncomfortable
Glinda paused her eyes wide in surprise as she looked at George Wait you ve been to prison
Wendy s expression remained unreadable Yes He spent ten years in prison
Glinda s surprise deepened What did you do George
GeorgeturnedhisgazetoWendy,awrysmiletuggingat hislips.”Mrs.Glinda,ifyouwanttoknowwhatIdid,youcanaskWendy.Sheknowsbetterthananyone.”
He tossed the question to Wendy eager to see if she would share the reason for his imprisonment with Glinda and Stanley
Wendyunderstoodhisgameandchose silence.
Trying to smooth things over Glinda intervened Anyone who could raise a daughter like Wendy can t be all bad People make mistakes but as long as they change it s all right
SeeingthatWendywasn’tresponding,Georgeletoutaslygrin,feelinglikehe hadwon.”Well,Iwon’tstayfordinner.ButMr.Hawk,I’dliketohaveawordwithyoualone.Wouldthatbealright?”
Wendy opened her mouth to speak but Stanley squeezed her delicate shoulder lightly and spoke first Sure We ll goto the study
George followed Stanley into the study taking in the understated yet elegant design black white and gray tones that oozed sophistication The high end finishes the quiet luxury of the room and the subtle displays of wealth sent a thrill of envy through George
One thing George had to admit was true During the ten years he spent in prison he couldn t stop thinking about Wendy
She had taken his eye and sent him to prison and he would never forget that But now to his surprise she had married into a family like this living a life of luxury
He had no intention of letting her forget about him
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George turned to Stanley Mr Hawk Wendy was sent to the countryside when she was young and didn t have much of an education I know she s risen above her station by marrying you
Stanley s piercing gaze settled on George his lips curving into as light barely perceptible smile That s not true She s great
George was momentarily taken a back
Stanley’seyesneverleftGeorge’s,thecolddepthsofthemalmostunnerving,”Isthatallyouwanted tosay?”
George found himself under the weight of Stanley s gaze feeling as though the man could see straight through him It made him uneasy
He nervously laughed Well Mr Hawk I just got out of prison and things area little tight forme right now I was wondering if maybe you could
Stanley s expression remained impassive his brow lifting slightly You need money
GeorgefeltsmallunderStanley’scooldemeanor,buthepushedforwardwithhisrequest,hisgreedovercominghisdiscomfort.”Yes,Mr.Hawk.Afterall,I’mWendy’sfoster father.Itwouldn’tbetoomuchtoaskforalittlehelpfromyou,right?”
Stanley leaned back in the black leather office chair histone calm but firm Sure How much do you need