The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

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?

placed a hand

said softly, her voice

paused in his

sigh, Jessica allowed her body to lean against him,

will you carry me

see things move along, chimed in. "Yes,

for a moment, his gaze falling on Jessica's pale face. Finally,

way upstairs,

Dr. Ceylan and they'll be getting married soon, I

had been

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

things up. It's time for

marriage had dragged on for far too

hint, said, "Don't worry, Mom. Tonight, Jessica will make

with her."

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

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Chapter 201

the talk of Hovendale-a grand spectacle!" Edith imagined the future, filled with

branches had always been at odds, the two families had remained united after Jerry's passing, especially in their