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."

waist, gently cupping the area as he leaned closer, his

here?"

It was indeed there.

the bruises when she looked at herself earlier after the shower. The area was tender and dark purple,

likely take a long

feel the warmth of his

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

all, without his attention, her injury would heal

tried to pry his fingers off, pushing his

her genuinely upset. He had witnessed anger before-Jessica could be fiery and demanding when upset, expecting him

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

struggled to push his hand away, refusing to let him touch

porcelain face. Freshly showered, she looked like a flower untouched by

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gasped. She then immediately pressed her hand against her shirt to hold

him, her eyes wide with shock, like a startled deer,

caught

He hadn't meant it.

he lifted her shirt, he realized his mistake. She had been sitting on his lap the entire time, her long, pale legs draped over his dark pants. The sight was