Chapter 262

Stanley glanced at Wendy before nodding
“Alright.”
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The two of them arrived at the hospital and entered the VIP ward where they found Jessica
Jessica lay in bed her face pale She was still unconscious her breathing assisted by a ventilator Though her right wrist was wrapped in thick bandages blood could be seen seeping through
Lilian rushed toward Stanley as soon as she saw him Mr Hawk you re here
Buthermovementfrozewhen shenoticedWendystandingbehindhim.Herexpressionshiftedinstantly.”Whydidyoubringherhere?”
Wendy gazed at her mother the one who birthed her with cold steady eyes
Lilian’svoicegrewsharperwithanger.”Howdareyoushow yourfacehere,Wendy!Lastnight,JessicahadheartproblemsandneededMr.Hawkbyherside.Youknewthat,butyouwouldn’tletgoofhim!Lookatwhathappened-Jessicacutherwrist!Areyouhappynowthatyougotwhatyouwanted?You’retheonewhopushedJessicatokillherself!Getoutofhere!”
In a fit of rage Lilian grabbed a water cup and hurled it at Wendy
Crash!
The cup hit Stanley s head with aloud thud
Wendydidn’tfeel theimpact.Hervisiondarkenedasatall,broadfigure steppedinfrontofher,shieldingher.
Looking up she saw Stanley standing in front of her The cup had struck his head and blood began to trickle down his forehead
Wendy s heart skipped a beat her clear dark eyes widening in shock She hadn t expected him to protect her like this
Lilianwasequally stunned,herbreathcatchinginherthroat.”M–Mr.Hawk,why…”
Stanley s face remained impassive his tall frame acting as a shield for the fragile Wendy behind him He lifted his gaze to face Lilian I went to see her last night If anyone s to blame it s me not her Leave her out of this
Stanley s voice was firm telling Lilian to leave Wendy out of this
Lilian’sfaceturned ashen.
Wendy quickly stepped forward gently pulling a towel from the bed to press it against Stanley s wound Does it hurt
Looking into her concerned eyes Stanley shook his head I m fine
Wendy s heart softened Grown accustomed to Lilian s cruelty she couldn t understand why Stanley would protect her
At that moment Jessica stirred in the bed beginning to wake up
Lilianbrightened.”Jessica’s awake!”
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Stanley immediately pulled Wendy s small trembling hand away from his forehead and walked toward the bed
Jessica appeared frail her eyes weak as she slowly extended her lefthand to Stanley Stanley
Stanley took her hand in his
Lilian immediately launched into along winded spiel
Mr Hawk why didn t you come last night Do you knowhow long Jessica waited for you She didn t sleep a wink She waited for you all night
I m so worried about Jessica She s always had lie art problems I brought her some chicken soup this morning but when I entered I found her collapsed in a pool of blood
“Herbloodstainedthecarpet.Werushedhertotheemergencyroom andtheystitchedherup.Wewereluckytosaveher.”
Jessica’seyeswerered,filledwithhurtandresentment.Herweakvoicetrembledassheasked,”Stanley,whydidn’tyoucomelast night?”
Stanley looked at her his guilt and self blame overwhelming him
Hehad beenwithWendythewholenight,whileJessica,waitingforhim,hadfallenintodespairandchosentoendherlife.
Jessica s gaze shifted to Wendy What s she doing here Tell her to leave Stanley I don t want to see her Please ask her togo
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