Chapter 44

Chapter 44
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Why are you ignoring me Stanley s voice was gentle almost coaxing
For a man of Stanley s stature power and influence his willingness to lower himself to console a woman could easily give the
illusion of deep affection pulling her in with the temptation of emotional attachment
But Wendy remained clear headed knowing all too well that Stanley s affection had never been meant for her
He had given it all to Jessica
Wendy kept her head lowered her long lashes fluttering slightly She still tried to stand up Let go of me
Stanley s smile grew more pronounced Are you upset
Wendy chuckled finding the idea amusing What do I have to be upset about
Stanley s tone softened laced with concern Did I hurt you earlier Did I make you hit your waist
Wendy shook her head denying it No
But Stanley s large hand moved to her delicate waist gently cupping the area as he leaned closer his voice soft but steady Is it
here?”
It was indeed there.
Wendy had noticed the bruises when she looked at herself earlier after the shower The area was tender and dark purple and it
would likely take a long time to heal completely
Now, with Stanley’s hand resting so gently over the injury, she could feel the warmth of his palm, his fingers long and smooth. Despite the gentleness, Wendy resisted.
Shehated how he always gave her the stick and then the carrot. She didn’t want his charity. She would rather he remain cruel to
her After all without his attention her injury would heal just the same
Wendy tried to pry his fingers off pushing his hand away It s not It s fine Please let go
It was the first time Stanley had seen her genuinely upset He had witnessed anger before Jessica could be fiery and demanding when upset expecting him to placate her
But Wendy was different When she was angry she became quiet her small head lowered retreating into herself like a silent obedient stray cat a cat so quiet so docile it made you want to take her in
Now she struggled to push his hand away refusing to let him touch her
Stanley looked at her delicate porcelain face Freshly showered she looked like a flower untouched by the world
If you won t tell me I guess I ll have to see for myself His fingers moved to her shirt he m slowly lifting it
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Wendy felt a chill on her thigh and gasped She then immediately pressed her hand against her shirt to hold it down
She looked up at him, her eyes wide with shock, like a startled deer, “What are you doing? I’m not wearing pants, you pervert!”
Stanley froze caught off guard
He hadn’t meant it.
His only intention was to check the injury, but as he lifted her shirt, he realized his mistake. She had been sitting on his lap the entire time, her long, pale legs draped over his dark pants. The sight was already provocative–her soft curves contrasting with
his firm tailored fabric
The image of her thighs delicate and smooth flashed through his mind As her shirt lifted she quickly squeezed her legs together It was fair warm and soft
Stanley who had just been called a pervert for the first time wasn t sure what to say in reply
He felt the need to explain himself I didn t do it on purpose
Wendy wasn t listening An explanation is just an excuse You did it on purpose
Stanley was left speechless What could he say
Just then his phone rang The ring tone echoed through the room
He had placed his phone on the nightstand when he entered and now Wendy s gaze shifted toward it On the screen a familiar
string of letters appeared Jessica
It was Jessica calling
Wendy figured Jessica had called because she had been waiting for him at the hospital and was wondering where he was
Upon that thought she immediately pushed Stanley away climbing off his lap
Was he going back to the hospital to be with Jessica tonight
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