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Justthen,thesoundofasoftringtonebrokethesilence–Wendy’sphonewas ringing.ItwasNathancalling
Wendy I m being discharged today If you don t come I ll have togo home alone he said his voice light but with a hint of playfulness
Wendysmackedherforehead,realizingshehadforgottenNathan’sdischargeday.Shequicklygrabbed herthingsandrushedtothehospital.
Stanley had arrived at the hospital and made his way to the VIP ward where he found Jessica
Shewaslyingonthebed,dressedinanoversized hospitalgown.Herfacewasaspaleas paper,andshewasstillunconscious.
Stanley stood by her bed concern in his eyes What happened to Jessica
“Mr.Hawk,lastnightyouleftJessicaalone,andshewassoupsetshecollapsed.Shewasrushed intotheoperatingroomforemergencysurgery,”Harryexplained,hisvoicetightwithworry.”Thesurgerywentwell,butshe’sbeeninacomaeversince.”
Lilian and Harry were both visibly shaken their faces full of anxiety None of them had expected Stanley to push Jessica away at that moment leaving her alone
Stanley felt a deep sense of guilt and self blame
Last night when Jessica had tried to kiss him all he could think about was Wendy He had been thinking about Wendy when he pushed Jessica away He left the Crone family s estate and went to the hospital hoping to find Wendy
Whathe didn’tknowwasthatafterheleft,Jessica’sconditionhadworsened,leadingtoherbeingrushed totheoperatingroom.
Justthen,Jessicaslowlybegantowake up,hereyelidsfluttering.
Jessica you re awake Harry and Lilian hurried over helping her s it up
Jessicalookedat Stanley,andhereyes,oncepale,werenowfilledwithtears.Shefeltasurgeofhurtand
frustrationassheaccusedhim.”Stanley,wheredidyougolastnight?You leftmeallalone.DidyougolookingforWendy?”
What He went to look for Wendy
Lilian gasped in shock Had Stanley gone to find Wendy
ShewasasstunnedasJessicatofindoutaboutthis.SheneverthoughtthatStanleywouldeverbeinterested inWendy.
Stanley s hands clenched into fists a this sides but he didn t respond His silence spoke volumes
Jessica s heart burned with rage She couldn t understand why why he would choose her over Wendy
Tears began to pour from Jessica s eyes Stanley you ve fallen in love with Wendy
This time it wasn ta question it was a statement
Stanley had developed feelings for Wendy
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Lilian s expression turned pale Mr Hawk how could you
She couldn t believe her ears Had Stanley truly started to fallin love with Wendy How was that possible Wendy wasn t worthy of him
“Stanley,don’tyourememberyourpromisetome?”Jessicacried,heremotionsspiraling.”Yousaidyouwantedme!Now,youdon’twantmeanymore.Fine–ifthat’sthecase,Idon’twanttoliveanymore.I’lljust die!”
In a panic Jessica threw off the covers her body shaking with emotion
Stanley reached out instantly and pulled her back into his arms His voice was rough with emotion I didn t do anything with Wendy
Jessica froze her tear filled eyes searching his face Stanley are you really telling the truth Nothing happened between you and Wendy
Stanley looked at her his heart heavy Jessica was his girl How could he abandon her
HeadmittedtohimselfthathehadbeencaughtupinhisfeelingsforWendyandevendevelopedrealaffectionforher.Hehadneveradmittedit outloud,buthisheartwasclearenough.
Yet Wendy no longer felt the same way about him
And Stanley knew that he had to take responsibility for Jessica
He gently wiped away the tears from Jessica s face his touch soft Wendy and I are done
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