Chapter 48
Chapter 48
How much pain must she have been in back then
Stanley gently placed his hand on her soft waist admitting to himself that his feelings for her had grown more tender
He lowered his head leaning closer to her face His voice still thick with sleep came out hoarse as he whispered Wendy did I hurt you I m sorry
He said those words softly almost to himself
In her dreamlike state Wendy didn t respond Her breathing was light her body so soft that every strand of her hair seemed to
carry a delicate sweetness
Stanley s throat burned with heat as he tried not to look at her youthful inviting form Despite his best efforts he found himself
leaning in almost succumbing to the desire to kiss her soft hair
Just as his lips were about to brush against her, Wendy made a small sound and slowly opened her eyes.
She was awake.
Stanley quickly regained his senses stunned by what he d almost done What had come over him
He actually wanted to kiss Wendy s hair
How could he who had seen countless beautiful women be so foolish as to lose his composure like this over Wendy His heart
raced as he quickly pulled away throwing back the covers and jumping out of bed
Wendy s at up rubbing her eyes with small fists You re awake Is your fever gone
She slid out of bed reaching to touch Stanley s forehead to check his temperature
But before she could Stanley quickly pushed her hand away
Wendy froze. What was he doing? She only wanted to check his temperature, so why was he reacting like this?
Without answering her Stanley turned and walked straight toward the bathroom I need a cold shower
The sound of rushing water echoed from inside as he began his cold shower
Wendy stood there confused Stanley what are you doing It s early in the morning Your back injury can t get wet Didn t you
hear me?”
Stanley didn t respond
Wendy sighed wondering why he was acting so strange She decided to forget the matter and let him do what he wanted
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Later that evening at the 1996 Bar
Stanley found Benny in one of the luxurious booths Where s the stuff I asked for
“Don’t worry, I brought it.” Bennyhandedover a rub cream.
This cream was a family secret of the Gondal e family known for its amazing healing properties
Stanley just rub this on the bruise and it will disappear in no time By the way is Jessica hurt Only she could make you ask me
for this Benny joked
Stanley took the bottle preparing to leave
Just then he spotted a familiar figure ahead Wendy had come to the bar too
She was with Cecelia who was muttering angrily Wendy who the hell hurt your back I swear whoever did I could just chop
their hands off!”
Stanley paused.
He started to walk toward Wendy but then he froze as he saw his good friend Nathan
Nathan called out to Wendy Wendy I heard from Cecelia that you hurt your back Here this cream is for you
He handed her a bottle of the exact same rub cream
Damn Benny blinked shocked Stanley Nathan s giving her the cream
Benny stared at Stanley wide eyed Wait you didn t ask me for that cream for Wendy did you
Ahead Wendy accepted Nathan s gift with a smile Thanks Nathan
Stanley s face darkened and he tossed the cream at Benny You talk too much
He turned to leave but suddenly a soft arm looped around his stopping him
It was Jessica Stanley there you are
Stanley looked up only to meet Wendy s cold clear gaze from across the room