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Wendy and Halsey arranged to meet at a fancy restaurant They s at together in a luxurious private room and Halsey handed Wendy the menu
You waited at the courthouse all day you must be starving Go ahead and order whatever you want
Wendy didn t hesitate She flipped through the menu and picked out a few dishes
“Whatexactlyhappenedtoday?Why didn’tStanleyshowupatthecourthouse?”Halseyasked.
Wendy shook her head I don t know I called him but he never answered
With a sharps lap Halsey pounded the table This is ridiculous Stanley stood you up I llc all him right now to find out what s going on
She immediately pulled out her phone and dialed Stanley s number The ringing tone sounded clearly but noone picked up
Halsey sighed in frustration Why won the answer What the hell is he doing today
Just then the waiter brought their food and Wendy quietly began to eat
Halsey said Don t worry I ll make sure Stanley gives you an explanation
WendywasstillpuzzledbyStanley’sbehavior.Hewastheonewhowantedtogetmarried,buthedidn’tshowup.Evenifhewasbusy,hecouldhaveatleastanswered thephoneorsentamessage.
Halsey studied Wendy s face I m not trying to defend Stanley but this isn t like him Maybe something happened to him
Wendyfrozeforamoment,theutensilsinherhand haltingmid–air.
Something happened to Stanley
After waiting all day at the courthouse feeling disappointed and down the idea suddenly seemed possible
Stanleywasthekindofmanwhowouldtalktoherifhechangedhismindabout gettingmarried.Thiswasn’thisusualwayofdoingthings.
Wendy looked at Halsey Besides his phone has been unreachable all day That almost never happens
She pulled out her phone I m going to call the Hawk family sold residence and check with Mrs Angela and Bella to see if he s home
Halsey nodded Good idea
Wendy dialed the number
Angela and Bella were playing in the living room of the old family home Bella was bubbling with joy Grandma Daddy and Mommy should be married by now right
Angela smiled affectionately and kissed Bella on the forehead Yes they re definitely married by now From today onward the three of you will always be together
Bella with a childlike innocence corrected her Not three four actually
Angela blinked in surprise Four Does that mean your mommy is expecting another baby
Bella covered her mouth to hide a giggle No she isn t pregnant mean the four of us includes you Mrs Angela
Angela was genuinely stunned She hadn t expected Bella to mean her
Bella hugged Angela tightly Grandma you me Daddy and Mommy we re a family of four and we ll never be apart When I grow up I ll take good care of you
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Angela s heart melted at Bella s warmth Her life had been lonely one failed marriage was enough toru in her world That unhappy engagement had marked the start of her painful journey Her patience had been shaped by solitude she was used to being alone
Butnow,asshewasheldinBella’ssmallarms,hearingsuchheartfeltwords aboutloveandcare,tearsquicklyblurredhereyes.
Healing wasn tso hard after all She had found love
Angela hugged Bella tightly Iloveyou very very much too