Chapter 222

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Stanley glanced at Luna beside him Get out
Heorderedher toleavethecar.
Andjustlikethat,hedroppedheroffinthemiddleof theroad.
Luna got out and the business car sped off with a whoosh leaving her surrounded by exhaust fumes
Lunaclenchedherfistsandstompedherfoot infrustration
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Wendy had already arrived at the Hawk family s estate sitting on the living rooms of a and chatting with Glinda
Not long after the large estate doors opened A chill breeze followed at all dignified figure inside Stanley had returned
The housekeeper greeted him respectfully Mr Hawk
Stanley took off his shoes at the entrance and strode into the living room his longlegs carrying him effortlessly When he saw Wendy their eyes met
Ithadbeenawhilesincetheylastsaweachother,notsincethatdayintheschoolinfirmary.Wendyhadlostsomeweightandappearedmoredelicate.Heronce–perfectly roundfacenowhadasharper,coolerairaboutit.
Shewasstillwearingherschooluniform–awhiteshirtandacheckeredskirt,withajacketthrownover it.Herhairwaspulledintoahighponytail,andheryouthful,innocentenergywasalmostpalpable.
Stanleylookedather but didn’tsayaword.
Wendy you re back Come on Let seat Glinda said cheerfully
The three of them s at down at the dining table Glinda s at at the head while Stanley and Wendy were seated across
fromeachother.
ThehousekeeperservedStanley abowlofsoup,andaftertakingasip,Stanleyfurrowedhisbrows.”Grandma,whatkindofsoupisthis?”
Glinda chuckled It sCald ode Cardan soup for your health
Stanleyfroze.
Stanley Glinda continued do you remember what It old you last time You re not getting any younger It s about time you and Wendy have children Drink this soup and tonight I want you to make meagre at grandchild
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Stanley turned his gaze toward Wendy
Wendy raised her eyes to meet his her gaze steady and clear then spoke softly Grandma I still need togo to school tonight
Glindapaused,surprised.”ButWendy,youjust gothome!Aren’tyougoingtostay thenight?”
I m really busy with schoolwork Wendy replied gently
Glinda with a tender expression picked up some barbequed ribs and placed them in Wendy s bowl Wendy you ve lost weight recently After dinner let Stanley drive you back to school
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Stanleywatchedher,noticinghow quietWendyhadbecome.Herlonglashescastdelicateshadowsonhercheeksasshepickeduptheribandtookasmall,gracefulbite.
Stanley felt a pang of something in his chest Wendy s silence tonight made her seem so fragile
After dinner Wendy got up to leave Stanley grabbed the car keys following her outside
As they walked together Wendy caught the scent of perfume in the air it was a sweet peach ry fragrance familiar and unmistakable It was the same fragrance Luna used
Earlier in the VIP hospital room Luna had mentioned that her boyfriend would be picking her up and had sprayed this very perfume
Wendy s face went pale as the realization hither She had found the answer
In allofHovendale,otherthanStanley,therichestmaninthecity,whoelsehad theresourcestomakeLuna astarovernight?
So Stanley was Luna s benefactor the one backing her all along
Wendy had suspected as much but she hadn t wanted to believe it
The two of them walked across the lawn toward the luxury car Stanley noticing her sudden quietness raised an eyebrow and asked What made you decide to comeback tonight
Mr Hawk do you have sometime tomorrow
“Why?”
Tomorrow let s goto the clerk s office and get a divorce
Stanley froze mid step
Wendystoppedtoo,hereyescold asshefixedhergazeonhim.”Stanley,Iwantadivorce.Idon’twanttowaitanotherday.”