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

heart hurts..." she said softly, her voice laced with a hint of

in

her body to lean

his chest. "Stanley, will you carry me upstairs? I need to

move along, chimed in. "Yes, Mr.

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

way upstairs, leaving the

they'll be getting

Lilian froze. Lately, things had been rocky

pointed. "I've always valued Jessica.

speed things up. It's time for

marriage had dragged

"Don't worry, Mom. Tonight,

with her."

up in satisfaction. "Good. Trish and Jessica are our two shining jewels. It would be best if

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odds, the two families had remained

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