Chapter 499
Chapter500
Stanleystoodthere,silent,feelinglikearatinthestreet–everyonewas outtogethimnow.
Nobody wanted him around
“Grandma,Ijustwantto seeWendy,”hesaidsoftly.
Glinda sighed her patience worn thin Fine Just one look
Stanley s at down at the edge of the bed his gaze fixed on Wendy s delicate face Without thinking he reached out to touch her
Glinda swatted his hand away with a sharp smack glaring at him I only said you could look not touch
Stanley fell silent withdrawing his hand What did the doctor say How s the baby Is it alright
Glinda shot him a sharp look Thanks for your concern Wendy and the baby are both fine
Stanley pressed his lips together absorbing the information in silence
Glinda’svoicesoftened,butherwordswerepointed.”Wendy’spregnantnow.Don’tyouwanttobeafather?”Theroomfellquiet,herwordsbarelyawhisperassheaskedhimunderthe softglowofthelights.
Stanley hesitated his expression unreadable In ever thought about it
Glinda’ssmilegrew.”Well,now’sagoodtimetothinkaboutit.ImagineWendyhavingasonoradaughter,someonewholookslikeyouorher,someonewho’llcallyou’Dad’,beggingforyoutocarryhim orher.Howadorablewouldthatbe?”
Sheevencaughtherselfsmilingatthethought,imaginingholdinghergreat–grandchild atlast.
Stanleyraisedaneyebrow,glancingather.”DoyoustillthinkthebabyinsideWendyismine?Doyouactuallythinkyou’reabouttoget agreat–grandchild?”
Glinda blinked a little taken a back
I ve already told you Stanley said with quiet frustration that baby isn t mine You need to wake up
He was saying it for her own good The higher the hopes the bigger the disappointment would be when the truth
cameout.
Glinda speechless extended her armand smacked the back of his head How did our family end up with someone like you
Stanleyrubbedthebackofhishead,tryingtoavoidasmile.”Ifyouhitmeagain,I’mgonna hvetostarthittingyouback.”
Glinda was beyond irritated now Get out I shouldn t have let you stay Get out now
Two seconds later Stanley found himself standing outside the hospital room
Thud!
Glinda slammed the door shut behind him
Stanley sighed his frustration growing
Halsey leaning against the wall chuckled That was quick Did Grandma throw you out
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Stanley gave her a blank look Where are the kidnappers and the doctor Have they said anything about who s behind all this
Just then Cyril walked over his face grim
Stanley Cyril greeted
Stanley nodded Uncle Cyril
Cyrilexhaledsharply.”We’vegotthekidnappersandthedoctor,buttheirmouthsaresealed.They’renotgivinguptheonewho’spullingthe strings.”
Atthat moment,Glindasteppedoutoftheroom.Theywerealldetermined tofigureoutwhothemastermindbehindallthiswas.
Glindaturned toStanley,her expressionserious.”Letmeaskyousomething:Ifwecatchthepersonbehindthis,willyouletthemgo?”
Stanley furrowed his brows Of course not
Glinda’s gazesharpened.”Thenletmeaskyouanotherquestion:WhatifthatpersonisJessica?”
Jessica Stanley stared at her disbelief flashing in his eyes You retelling me Jessica is the one behind this
Glinda and Halsey exchanged a look their suspicion clear
“That’sright,”Glindasaid.”WesuspectJessicaisthemastermind.ShesentpeopletokidnapWendy,trying togetridofthebabyshe’scarrying.”
Halsey added Stanley if Jessica is behind all this will you protect her