The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

My Dad Please Come 44

Chapter 44

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"Why are you ignoring me?" Stanley's voice was gentle, almost coaxing.

For a man of Stanley's stature, power, and influence, his willingness to lower himself to console a woman could easily give the

illusion of deep affection, pulling her in with the temptation of emotional attachment.

But Wendy remained clear-headed, knowing all too well that Stanley's affection had never been meant for her.

He had given it all to Jessica.

Wendy kept her head lowered, her long lashes fluttering slightly. She still tried to stand up. "Let go of me!"

Stanley's smile grew more pronounced. "Are you upset?"

Wendy chuckled, finding the idea amusing "What do I have to be upset about?”

Stanley's tone softened, laced with concern. "Did I hurt you earlier? Did I make you hit your waist?"

Wendy shook her head, denying it, "No."

large hand moved to her delicate waist, gently cupping the area as he

here?"

It was indeed there.

had noticed the bruises when she looked at herself earlier after the shower. The area was

take a long time

feel the warmth of his palm, his fingers long and

gave her the stick and then the carrot. She didn't want his charity. She

After all, without his attention, her injury would heal

tried to pry his fingers off, pushing his hand away.

had witnessed anger before-Jessica

was angry, she became quiet, her small head lowered, retreating into herself like a silent, obedient stray cat-a cat so quiet, so

his hand away,

face. Freshly showered, she looked like a

I'll have to see for myself." His fingers moved to her

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chill on her thigh and gasped. She then immediately pressed her hand against her shirt

at him, her eyes wide with shock, like a

froze, caught off

He hadn't meant it.

She had been sitting on his lap the entire time, her long, pale