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Harry was Jessica s father but the truth was that he had simply brought Jessica back from the Capital
Jessica wasn t even his biological daughter
Her real father was someone of immense wealth and status
Jessica came from a family of extraordinary background
Ofcourse,thiswasthebiggestsecrethiddendeepwithinEdithandHarry’shearts,andtheywouldn’tdarerevealit atthismoment.
Edith looked at Wendy her face cold Wendy you should stop calling me Grandma I have no granddaughter like you
Halsey was taken a back by Edith slack of remorse She couldn t believe the words she was hearing Enraged she stormed What
Just then a small soft hand gently rested on her arm Wendy stepped forward looking straight at Edith Grandma are you really cutting ties with me
Edith stood her ground unflinching Yes Iam
Wendy turned her gaze toward Lilian Mom is that what you think too
The same sentence echoed in Lilian s mind I m starting to wonder if Wendy is actually
relatedtoyou!”
Lilian had been observing Edith the whole time and understood exactly what was going through the latter s mind She curled her lips into a strange knowing smile
When Wendy directed the question to her Lilian hesitated for only a second before standing behind Edith her face a picture of difficulty Wendy you re being unreasonable
I will always standby your grandmother
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Both Edith and Lilian were willing to sever their ties with Wendy
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After her father s passing these two women were supposed to be the closest family she had
left.
One was her grandmother the other her mother
But time and again they had shown her just how little they truly cared for her
Wendy nodded her expression steady Fine If that s what you want I declare In o longer have anything to do with the Crone family
Edith couldn t have been more pleased People like Wendy who were useless to the Crone family should be discarded like trash
Especially someone like Wendy who had dropped out of school at just 16 she was nothing but a stain on the Crone family s reputation
Lilian and Jessica both smiled pleased with the turn of events
At that moment astir spread through the crowd Mr Hawk is here
Stanleyhadarrived!
Wendy looked up as the crowd parted to make way for him Today s star Stanley was here
Dressedinahand–tailoredblacksuit,Stanleylookedeverybitthehandsome,refinedgentleman.Agroupofbodyguards clearedapathfor him,andhewalkedthroughthecrowd,flankedbystaff,asthough hewereakingdescendingfromtheheavens.
Mr Hawk this way please
Stanley walked confidently toward the crowd
Benny looking especially sharp today was also present carrying a huge bouquet of red roses His excitement was palpable
Stanley my dream girl is finally going to make her appearance today After her speech I m
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going onstage to give her these roses
Stanley s face remained composed no emotion showing
Jessica quickly stepped forward Hey Stanley
Stanley paused and looked at her
Jessica smiled sweetly Look Wendy s here too
Stanley s eyes fell on Wendy
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Benny immediately chimed in Wendy what are you doing here Are you here to see my dream girl too
Wendy glanced at the bouquet of roses in Benny shand Your dream girl
Benny puffed out his chest with pride My dream girl is the genius freshman I m going to
give her these roses after her speech
Wendypausedforamoment,then,unabletohelpherself,burst intolaughter.
Bennyfrowned,hisfacehardening.”Whatareyou laughingat?”
Wendy s eyes sparkled with amusement as she looked at Benny Your dream girl doesn t
likered
roses.”
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