Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Actually Wendy had suspected from the moment she arrived at the family estate that Jessica was the one who sent the photo
Earlier in the hospital room she had gently prodded Jessica coaxing the latter to admit the truth to Stanley Wendy wanted to
hear Jessica confess it in her own words
Stanley hung up the phone and looked up at Wendy
Her gaze was cool as she let a mocking smile curve her red lips. “Stanley, I’m afraid you’re going to be disappointed. I didn’t send
the photo Jessica did
Stanley furrowed his brow, his handsome features tense, but he didn’t sayaword.
Wendy turned and started to leave Just as she was about to pass him Stanley reached out and grabbed her slender arm
Reacting instinctively Wendy wrenched her arm away not wanting any physical contact with him
After you left Grandma got so upset that she fainted In her sleep she kept calling your name Maybe you should go check on
her when you have the time,” she spat
With that Wendy walked out
Just then Z ayn approached quietly Mr Hawk it seems Mrs Hawk has misunderstood you You didn t just take Jessica s side did you You were standing right outside the door so even if Mrs Hawk didn t call you you still heard everything didn t you
A man like Stanley sharp and perceptive would never simply believe one side of the story He had remained calm and silent deliberately stepping away from the room earlier to give Wendy and Jessica privacy In truth he had been standing just outside observing trying to figure out who was lying
What he hadn t expected was that Wendy had caught on too The way she d subtly guided Jessica into revealing the truth was
impressive.
While Jessica thought she was teaching Wendy a lesson she had been outplayed
Z ayn watched as Wendy walked out of sight and said with admiration Mr Hawk I don t think Mrs Hawk is as simple as she
seems.
Stanley had originally underestimated Wendy seeing her only as a pretty face Now after seeing how she handled the situation he had to admit she had impressed him A girl from the countryside who was calm under pressure with a sharp mind and a clever strategy just how many sides did she have
Stanley turned his voice firm Head back to the estate
Z ayn hesitated then said again Mr Hawk Ms Jessica will probably call you if she can t find you
Before Z ayn could say another word he noticed the sudden cold shift in Stanley s expression He fell silent
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Jessica had become too spoiled by Stanley s affection and now she had crossed a line She had successfully triggered Stanley s
anger and she had no idea yet In fact she was still basking in her own self satisfaction
Glinda was awake when Wendy returned to the Hawk family s estate
Wendy reached out and hugged Glinda acting playful Grandma you really scared me when you fainted earlier
Glinda patted Wendy s back affectionately Don t worry Wendy I m not going anywhere I was more worried that if I left Jessica would try to take advantage of you
Wendy s pale eyes reddened The truth was no one could bully her now
But as she was wrapped in Glinda s warmth Wendy suddenly felt a pang of something deeper She had never been loved like this before Being loved made her feel vulnerable and delicate Her eyes welled up with tears as she held Glinda even tighter
At that moment Freddy called out in an excited voice Mr Hawk you re back
Stanley had returned
His gaze fell on Wendy, who was still clinging to Glinda, looking like a little girl. It wasthefirst time he had seen her like this.
Wendy quickly pulled away from Glinda standing up Grandma I m going to rest in my room now