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Stanley asked Wendy if Bella was the daughter she had with Samuel
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Wendy flinched as though the words had physically struck her She wanted to speak but before she could Samuel appeared in the doorway
“Hey.”
Stanley turned and saw Samuel standing there
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Bella,withasweetsmile,called out,”DaddySam!”
She called Samuel Daddy
Stanley s heart sank He couldn the lp but fee lasting of self mockery He had no idea why he had asked that question in the first place
He knew of course that three years ago Wendy had been pregnant with Samuel s child Bella was undoubtedly their daughter ye the had still asked as if hoping for a different answer
Whatwasheexpecting?
Samuel stepped forward extending his arms Come here Let me hold you so your mommy can rest
“Okay.”
Bella eagerly went to Samuel who lifted her in his arms and turned his attention to Stanley Mr Hawk it s been along time
Stanley managed a tight smile Along time indeed
What a small world Samuel continued glancing at Wendy and Bella First Wendy now Bella both of them ran into you
Stanley’seyesburnedwithanunexpected painashewatchedthesceneunfold–thepicture–perfectfamily.Hishands,whichhungathissides,clenchedintofists.
Since we ran into each other how about joining us for dinner tonight Samuel invited warmly
Stanley shook his head No I have things to handle at the company I ll be leaving
“Nexttime,then.Bella,saygoodbye toMr.Handsome.”
Bellawavedhersmall hand.”Bye,Mr.Handsome.”
Stanley turned and walked away
Once Stanley left Wendy spoke up Let s go inside
Wendy,Samuel,andBellawentinto theroom,andSamuelgentlysetBelladown.
WendylookedatSamuel,aquietquestioninhereyes.”Did youdothat onpurpose?”
Samuel smiled Do what on purpose
Wendy raised an eyebrow You were intentionally teasing Stanley earlier weren t you
Samueldidn’tanswerimmediately.Instead,he asked,”Areyouupset?”
Wendy shook her head No
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“IwastryingtogetunderStanley’sskin,”Samueladmittedwithachuckle.”Afterall,hedidn’tcherishyouorBellathreeyearsago,andnowhe’sstill tangledupwithJessica.It’safittingpunishmentforhim.”
Wendysmiledslightly,thinkingback toStanley’sself–deprecatingandmelancholicexpressionearlier.Hedeservedtobetaughtalesson.
Atthatmoment,BellaranuptoWendy.”Mommy,whatdoyouthinkofMr.Handsome?Iwanthimto beyourhusband…”
Bella was seton making Stanley her daddy
Wendy smiled gently The world of adults was so much more complicated and children could never truly understand So she decided to change the topic
Are you hungry I had people make your favorite dishes Let s have dinner
Bella s attention immediately shifted She nodded enthusiastically Yeah I m hungry
Stanley returned to the Hawk family s estate As soon as he entered the living room he spotted Angela who had been waiting for him in her wheelchair
What happened at the Zenith Gala today Jessica called me earlier to complain She said Wendy showed up there too She said you were completely taken with Wendy and left her all alone
The news about Wendy had already reached Angela sears She still remembered Wendy clearly
Stanleywasn’tsurprised.HeknewJessicawouldbequicktoreportback.It wassomethingshehaddoneobsessivelyoverthepastthreeyears.
Yes Iran into Wendy at the Zenith Gala today he said
“WhywouldshecometotheCapital?Shemusthavecomeforyou.You can’tkeepgettingtangledupwithher,”Angelasaidsharply.
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