Chapter 556

Horace's sharply defined features were cast in shadow, making it hard to see his expression day or the to light.

The butler went on softly, "Sir, Ms. Jessica has lived among the common folk all these years the only the she may have picked up a few, um, flaws in her character, ce she returns to the Capital, I'm on the gow into someone better with your guidance,"

After reuniting with Jessica, Horace had ordered a full investigation into her past. He drearyen everything les had done. E

Still, she was his biological daughter-his own flesh and blood.

Horace glanced in the direction Wendy had gone. "Let's go

Stanley returned to the office, but he didn't do any work. Instead, he opened a bottle of vintage wine and began drinking-glass after glass.

Right now, he needed the burn of alcohol more than anything, just to numb the pain inside.

Zayn stood nearby and said gently, "Mr. Hawk, maybe you should ease up on the wine. It's not good for your health.”

held the glass in his hand

Wendy made me stick to a strict diet.

text from her every day. It became a part of my life, but

Sometimes I'd find myself staring at my phone, waiting...hoping for one of

control between us, but now I see... She was the one giving, and I was the one taking. When she finally left, those little things I took for granted disappeared, and it

ached. He had always liked Wendy and the way she

hurt right now. She might still come

I know she won't come back. She has Samuel now, and they have a baby. What do I have to offer

"Mr. Hawk-

quietly, "Leave me. I want to be alone for a

Zayn nodded. "Yes, sir."

silence. Stanley sat there, completely alone. Wendy's absence

murmured,

wed him

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