The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Angela was momentarily at a loss for words. She had considered what actions

she might need to take if Wendy didn't agree; yet the Wendy before her, so calm and composed, caught her completely off guard.

"Alright. I hope everything you've said is true. The engagement between the Hawk and Larson families must happen." Angela paused for a moment, her tone shifting slightly. "My husband has a son outside of our marriage, and because of that, Stanley must marry Horace's daughter"

Stanley had a half-brother, a fact that had never been openly discussed-yet Angela had shared this with Wendy.

Wendy nodded quietly. "I understand. I'll leave now. Perhaps we'll meet again someday."

With that, Wendy turned and walked away. Her slender figure quickly disappeared.

Barbara stepped forward and whispered, "Mrs. Angela, I didn't expect this conversation to go so smoothly. Ms. Wendy is nothing like I imagined. When I went to Royale Residences to bring her here, she was so calm and poised. Her presence could light up a room."

Barbara had worked for Angela since young and had stayed by her side through the years.

Angela watched the direction Wendy had gone, lost in thought. "She's not what I expected, either."

At that moment, the door opened. A tall, steady figure emerged from the room.

to find that

and had been in the room, hearing everything

the direction

"Yes,

isn't your average girl," Horace

just not meant to be," Angela

Horace said nothing more.

walked down

stop. The car door swung open,

"What are you doing here? Did my mom give

"No. Your mom is just looking out for you. She offered me a check to leave you, but

hand on Wendy's shoulder. "That's great! I knew you wouldn't leave

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interrupted. "I didn't take the

never started over. I don't have any right to take

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Stanley froze.