Chapter 556
Chapter556
Horace s sharply defined features were cast in shadow making it hard to see his expression day or the to light
Thebutlerwentonsoftly,”Sir,Ms.Jessicahaslivedamongthecommonfolkalltheseyearstheonlytheshemayhavepickedupafew,um,flawsinhercharacter,ce shereturnstotheCapital,I’monthegowintosomeonebetterwithyourguidance,”
After reuniting with Jessica Horace had ordered a full investigation into her past He dreary en everything les had done E
Still she was his biological daughter his own flesh and blood
Horace glanced in the direction Wendy had gone Let s go
Stanleyreturnedtotheoffice,buthedidn’tdoanywork.Instead,heopenedabottleofvintage wineandbegandrinking–glassafterglass.
Right now he needed the burn of alcohol more than anything just to numb the pain inside
Z ayn stood nearby and said gently Mr Hawk maybe you should ease upon the wine It s not good for your health
Stanley held the glass in his hand and gave a bitter smile
After I recovered from my coma Wendy made me stick to a strict diet No smoking no drinking
Back then no matter where I was at the office or on business trips I d get a text from her everyday It became apart of my life but In ever once replied
After our divorce she vanished from my world all at once Sometimes I d find myself staring at my phone waiting hoping for one of her messages I realized I missed them
It always felt like I was the one in control between us but now I see She was the one giving and I was the one taking When she finally left those little things I took for granted disappeared and it felt like I lost half my soul
Z ayn s heartache d He had always liked Wendy and the way she matched with Stanley
“Mr.Hawk,it’sokay.Thingswillgetbetter.Ms.Wendyisjusthurt rightnow.Shemightstillcomebacktoyou,Zaynsaidsoftly,tryingtocomfortStanley.
Stanley drained the wine in his glass his face etched with pain No She won t I know she won t comeback She has Samuel now and they have a baby What doI have to offer her
“Mr.Hawk-
Z ayn Stanley cut in quietly Leave me I want to be alone for a while
Z ayn nodded Yes sir
Once Z ayn left the office fell into silence Stanley s at there completely alone Wendy s absence had out Without her there was no home left for him only emptiness
Wendy Don t go he murmured slumping forward on the desk
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The next morning when Z ayn came in Stanley was still sam ped over the desk The air reeked of alcohol
Z ayn rushed forward and called softly Mr Hawk it s time to wake up
Stanley opened his eyes slowly and s at up looking worn and defeated What is it
Z ayn lowered his voice We just received word Ms Wendy is leaving Hove n dale today
Stanley froze What
He had known she would leave eventually but not this soon Was she leaving already Z ayn continued She s already on her way to the airport with Mr Samuel Wendy was heading to the airport with Samuel She was leaving
Stanley’seyeswidened;inthenextmoment,hejumped tohisfeetandranoutthedoor.
Hedidn’twantWendyto go.
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