My Dad Please Come 201

The Crone family raised their glasses and took a sip, their faces full of joy and satisfaction.

As they did, Jessica noticed Stanley sitting quietly nearby. He hadn't participated in any of the Crone family's conversations and was keeping a remarkably low

profile.

Ever since Wendy left, Stanley had been staring off into the distance, as if his mind wasn't entirely here.

Jessica couldn't help but speak up. "Stanley, what's wrong Do you have a problem with us investing in Dr. Ceylan's medical team?"

Stanley slowly lifted his gaze and glanced at Dr. Ceylan across the table. There was something sharp in his eyes, almost like he could see right through the man.

For a moment, Dr. Ceylan felt a twinge of nervousness. Stanley's gaze was calm but intense, like it could pierce through him, and the whole situation-Wendy earlier, Stanley now-was making him uncomfortable.

But Stanley only gave Dr. Ceylan a brief, almost dismissive glance, then turned away.

"No. You guys can decide what you want to do," he said lightly, standing up. "I've got to go. I have something to take care of."

Stanley started to move toward the door, but Edith quickly shot Jessica a look.

"Mr. Hawk, you're leaving? But you haven't had dinner yet, Edith said.

Jessica knew Stanley was still upset over the photo incident but when he heard she was having heart issues, he rushed over without hesitation, didn't he?

Jessica placed a hand

she said softly, her voice

paused in his

allowed her body to lean against him,

carry me

things move along, chimed in. "Yes, Mr. Hawk. Please take Jessica upstairs to

a moment, his gaze falling on Jessica's pale face. Finally, he gave in, his strong arms reaching to scoop her up

made their way upstairs, leaving the rest of

Ceylan and they'll be getting married soon,

things had

continued, her tone slightly pointed. "I've always

up. It's time for

true-Stanley and Wendy's marriage had dragged on for

said, "Don't worry, Mom.

with her."

lit up in satisfaction. "Good. Trish and Jessica are our two shining jewels. It

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a wedding together. It'll be the talk of Hovendale-a grand spectacle!" Edith imagined the future, filled

been at odds, the two families had

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