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Stanley left and Jessica quickly chased after him
“Stanley,waitup!”
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The game was over and Wendy Nathan and Cecelia were getting ready to leave the bar
Nathan turned to Wendy with a smile Wendy thanks for helping me out earlier
Wendyshookherhead.Nathanhadn’tactuallykissedher–hehadcupped herface,butinreality,he’donlykissedhisfingers.Still,toeveryoneelse,itlookedlikearealkiss.
Wendysmirked.”IthinkI’ve repaidyouforthatrubcream,right?”
Before Nathan could respond Trish s voice came from behind Nathan wait
Wendy turned around to look at Trish
Nathan looked at Trish Ms Crone is there something you need
Trish stepped forward glaring at Wendy Nathan don t be fooled by Wendy I m here to expose her true nature
Wendy s face remained cold She had known Trish wouldn t be able to hold back
NathanlookedatTrish.”Ms.Crone,whatdoyouhave tosay?”
Nathan do you know who Mrs Hawk is It s Wendy
Nathan froze and turned his gaze to Wendy
“Nathan,overthreeyearsago,Mr.Hawkbecameavegetableafteracaraccident.Wendy,whohadjustreturnedfromthecountryside,tookadvantageofthesituationandmarriedhim.She’stheuglyducklingthat Mr.Hawkhasn’teventouchedtothisday!Nathan,don’ttellmeyou’reinterestedinawomanyourgoodfrienddidn’twant!”
Just then Stanley and Jessica walked over
Wendy’seyesimmediatelyfoundStanley,andshenoticedthewhitebandageswrappedaround hisrighthand.
Whathadhappened tohis hand?Washehurt?Butwhenshehadseenhiminthemen’srestroomearlier,hishandseemedfine.
Jessica looked at Nathan Nathan Trish is right Wendy married Stanley and she s Mrs
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Hawk You really shouldn t claim someone s leftovers
Stanley s handsome face was partially hidden in the dim light but his eyes flickered up at Wendy his gaze filled with a hint of sarcasm
Wendyunderstood.Hehadsaiditbefore,backatthefamilyestate–Nathan wouldn’ttakeoverhisleftovers.
Maybe just like Jessica and Trish Stanley was watching her waiting to see her humiliated when Nathan rejected her
Nathan turned to Wendy asking Wendy is this true
Wendy nodded honestly Yes it s true
Trish excitedly turned to Nathan See Wendy admits it
Jessica scoffed What else could she say
Nathan curved his lips into as light smile Actually I ve already guessed as much
What?
Jessica and Trish froze
Nathan turned to Stanley Stanley I ve already figured out your relationship with Wendy That puts my mind a tease
Put his mind a tease What did that mean
JessicaandTrishwereconfused.ThenighthadbeenallaboutWendymakingasplashwithNathan,stealingthespotlight.Why didWendydeserveNathan’sattention?Theyhadtostopthis!
Tothem,Wendyshouldhavestayedinthecountryside whereshebelonged.TheyweresurethatonceNathanfoundoutshehadbeenStanley’scastoff,hewouldneverwantanythingtodowithher.
They were just waiting for her downfall
Butsomethingfeltoff.Thingsweren’tplayingout thewaytheyhadexpected.
Stanley I know you love Jessica but since you re not interested in Wendy can I officially start pursuing her from now on
NathanreachedforWendy’shand,gently holdinghersoft,delicatefingersinhispalm.
Stanley I have feelings for Wendy I want to be with her
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