Chapter 489
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Stanley satin his study surrounded by paperwork but it wasn t long before he snapped the file shut
Z ayn standing nearby noticed the change Mr Hawk what s wrong
Stanleyfurrowedhisbrow,the intensityofhisgazeformingasharpline.
I don t know what s happening but I feel tight in my chest he admitted his voice edged with discomfort
Stanley was known for his tireless work ethic but today was different He couldn t focus His mind refused to concentrate on the documents in front of him
The tightness in his chest wasn t just physical It felt like something else something unsettling was weighing on him
He placed a handover his heart feeling a dull ache in the center of his chest
World you like me to call a doctor Z ayn asked his concern evident
Stanley shook his head No need he replied curtly
Hepausedforamoment,hisexpressiondarkening.”What’sWendy doingrightnow?”
Z ayn hesitated for a moment before responding She lives just across from you I can go knock on her door if you d like
Stanley remained silent for a moment his eyes distant then he said nothing as if lost in thought
Just then there was a knock on the door followed by Jessica s voice from the other side Hey I made you a cup of coffee
ItwasJessica.
Come in Stanley called out
Jessicaentered,holdingacupofcoffeeinher hands.Sheplaceditcarefullybesidehim.”You’vebeenworkingforalongtime.Drinkthiscoffee;Imadeitforyou.”
Stanley felt drained He lifted the cup to his lips took as ip but quickly furrowed his brow in displeasure
What s wrong Jessica asked noticing his reaction
Z ayn who had been with Stanley for many years immediately picked upon the situation Mr Hawk is it the coffee Does it not sitwell with you
It was true the coffee just didn t taste right
Beforethedivorce,ithadalwaysbeenWendywhopreparedhiscoffee.Wendyhadtakensuchcarewitheverylittledetailofhislife,andherpresence was deeplywovenintohisdailyroutine.
Stanley placed the cup back down his fingers lingering on its edge
Jessica s face tightened with a hint of frustration She couldn t even make coffee as well as Wendy
Z ayn s voice broke through the silence Should Igo get Ms Wendy
Jessica s heart fell Stanley wanted to see Wendy
No That couldn t happen
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Thiswasthemostcrucialinomentintheirplan.Shecouldn’tafford forStanleytofigurethingsout.
Jessica quickly moved to his side her voice soft and coaxing
Do you want to see Wendy Don t you remember You had such a falling out with her She s carrying Samuel s child now and sees you as her enemy Why do you want to see her She won t welcome you
Stanley s mind flashed to the cold words Wendy had thrown at him in her apartment not to forget the fact that she was pregnant with Samuel s child His lips pressed into a cold thin line
Jessica stepped closer her voice low and soothing We should stay far from Wendy We don t need to be involved with her anymore Once she cures my heart condition we ll get married
As she spoke Jessica placed her hand on Stanley s temple massaging it gently You must be exhausted Let me give you a massage Z ayn it s getting late You can go now
She subtly dismissed Z ayn
Zayn, thoughreluctant,sighedquietlyandturnedtoleave.
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With Z ayn gone Jessica allowed herself a small triumphant smile Wendy was lying on the operating table now alone with noone to help her
Jessica feltthatWendydeservedwhatwascomingforcrossingher.
Just as she was savoring her victory Stanley s deep magnetic voice broke the silence Z ayn wait
Stanley swords stopped Z ayn in his tracks