Chapter 404
Stanley s face remained as composed and stole as ever showing no sign of emotion His voice was flat as he replied to Jessica Not yet
Mr Hawk we need to act quickly Jessica s condition can the delayed any longer Lilian urged him her tone growing more anxious
Harry chimed in agreeing with her Yes Jessica barely made it through the last episode What if she doesn t survive the next one
Stanley nodded his expression hardening I maw are of the situation
Just then the sound of a phone ringing broke the tension Stanley pulled out his phone
I need to take this call he said his voice calma she walked out of the room
JessicawatchedStanleyleave,hergazethoughtfulandhermindclearly racing
At that moment Z ayn entered the room Ms Crone I ve taken care of your hospitalization paperwork You can rest easy now
He made to leave but Jessica called out stopping him
Zayn,pleasewait.”
Z ayn halted and turned polite as ever How can I help you Ms Crone
Jessica looked at him intently I know what s going on Stanley already told me
Zaynfroze,caughtoffguard.Hehadn’texpectedthat Stanleywouldhavetoldher.Afterall,Stanleyhadaskedhimtokeepquiet.
It seemed that Stanley and Jessica s bond was stronger than he had realized
Ms Crone Z ayn trailed off his words hanging in the air
Jessica sensing that he was hesitating narrowed her eyes She instinctively knew that Stanley was hiding something from her
Her intuition was always spot on and she was right
“Stanleytoldmehe’sfoundamatchformyheart.Butthisperson…”Jessica’svoicefalteredassheglancedatZayn,studyinghis reactionclosely.
Z ayn was good at keeping secrets but it was precisely because of that that Jessica was now more certain of her guess
This person is someone close tome isn t it And it s Wendy
Z ayn went completely still
Jessica’sfingerstenchedintofists.Shehadbeenrightallalong.The heartthatcouldsaveherwasWendy’s.
No wonder Stanley hadn t told her
Ms Jessica Z ayn said softly Mr Hawk has made his decision I can t speak for him You s getting better for now Please excuse me
With that Z ayn turned and walked out
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Lilian who had been quietly listening suddenly jumped her vole e full of shock Jessica Wendy s heart could save you
Jessica s eyes flashed with something dark Yes Her hearts a match forme but Stanley didn t tell me What does that mean
Lil lan s expression turned puzzled I don t know His de cid on doesn t make sense Since he s found the heart that matches you shouldn the ask Wendy to donate It to save you Does he really think she is more important than you
Jessica s chest tightened with frustration It felt like Stanley was deliberately keeping this from her to protect Wendy
Why?Whywashedoingthis?Didhenolonger careaboutherlife?
As if on cue Lilian spoke again her voice now more composed You know Jessica this might actually be better Jessica turned to her confused by the sudden shift in Lilian st b ne The smile on Lilian s face was strange almost cryptic
Lilian patted Jessica shand gently If Wendy s heart can save you it s a good thing right She will have unless Mr Hawk plans to let you die And she ll die a this hands
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Lilian sgr in widened She s probably the most unlucky person in the world There are so many ways to die yet she s found the most tragic one Right in your hands
Acold,darksmileappearedonJessica’sface.Yes,itwasbetterthatWendywas amatch.Nowitwasmuchmoreinteresting
The game was truly beginning
Without another word Jessica pulled out her phone and dialed Wendy s number
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