Chapter 507
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At the mention of those past events Stanley s usually sharp features softened
Yes it was many years ago I was severely injured and wandered into a forest It was Jessica who saved me If it weren t for her I wouldn t be here today She s the one who gave me a second chance at life
Wendycouldn’thelpbutlaugh,abitterchuckleescapingherlips.Shecouldn’tevenputher feelingsintowords,onlyfeelingadeepacheinherchest;amixtureofsharppainandastrange,tinglingsensation.
She hadalwaysthoughthehadforgotten.
She had always believed he had forgotten her
In reality he had never forgotten
He still remembered her
All these years he had kept her in his heart
To know that the love had been reciprocated it was such a beautiful thing even if he had mistaken the person
Wendytiltedherheadback,hersmallfacegazingupathim”Doyourememberthewordsyousaidinthatcave?”Stanleynodded.”ItoldherIwould takeherwithme,thatIwouldgiveherahome.IpromisedIwouldneverleaveher.”
He looked at Wendy his gaze intense
“Alltheseyears,I’vekeptmypromise.IfoundJessicaandbroughther intomylife.I’vewatchedhergrowupbymyside.Sometimes,itfeelslikeI’venurturedherlikeapreciousflower,showeringherwithalltheloveandindulgenceIcouldoffer.”
Stanley reached out and gently placed his hand on Wendy s shoulder
“Doyouunderstandnow?Idon’twanttobeyourenemy.Idon’twanttostandagainstyou.ButIcan’tleaveJessica.Shemaybewillfulor scheming;shemaynotbeperfect,butshe’smygirl.”
StanleysaidJessicawashis girl.
Wendy s pale eyelids reddened her eye swelling with tears that shimmered like mist She looked at him through a
hazeoftears.
All these years he had done so much
He had never abandoned her He had kept her close watching her grow
Wendy s heart softened All the resentment and frustration from the past faded away The truth was he had already brought her back home
Unfortunately,hehadbroughthomethewrong person.
In the end it was too late
She and Stanley had missed out on each other for so many years
Stanley watched as tear swelled up in Wendy s eyes large droplets falling freely down her cheeks
Hewasstunned.Hedidn’tknowwhyshewascrying.Whatcouldhavemadeher soupset?
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Stanleyraisedhishandandgently wipedawayhertears,hivoicehoarseashemuttered,”Wendy,I’msorry,IalreadyhaveJessica.
HealreadyhadJessica,
Wendy through the blur of tears managed to curve her lip into a faints mile She didn t say a word but simply replied Alright I ll treat Jessica s heart condition
Stanley was taken a back He knew how resolute Wendy had been before and he hadn t expected her to suddenly agree
Why Stanley began unsure of how to react
Wendydidn’tgive himachancetofinish.Shecontinued,”Where’sSamuel?Iwanttotalktohim.Iwanttohearhisvoiceandmakesurehe’ssafe.”
HearingSamuel’snameseemedtoextinguishthewarmthStanleywasfeeling.He almostforgotthatheandWendywereover–thatshewaswithSamuelnow,andcarryinghischild.
Stanley slowly released his grip on Wendy He s safe I llc all him now
Stanley pulled his phone from his pocket and dialed the number Put Samuel on the line
Before long Samuel s voice came through the phone playful and sharp Hello Mr Hawk When are you going to let me out of here
Stanley remained silent handing the phone to Wendy
Wendy quickly took it from him Samuel it s me
Samuel s voice was filled with surprise and happiness Wendy