The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 559

Lillan raised her hand, ready to deliver a sharp slap to Wendy's face.

But her hand never made contact. A large hand shot out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks.

Lilian looked up, surprised to see Horace standing before Wendy, blocking the slap.

Her expression fell. She hadn't expected Horace to protect Wendy.

From what she knew, Horace and Wendy weren't particularly close. Now that Jessica was Horace's daughter- lying unconscious in bed-Lilian had assumed he would side with his flesh and blood.

She couldn't understand why he would defend Wendy.

Lilian's frustratio grew. "Mr. Larson, Wendy poisoned Jessica, and she's still unconscious. I just want to teach her a lesson!"

Edith quickly chimed in. "Yes, Mr. Larson! Wendy poisoned Jessica. If it hadn't been discovered in time, Jessica's life would have been in danger. Wendy deserves to be punished!"

Wendy looked at Horace, standing in front of her. He was tall, broad-shouldered, and his presence was so commanding that it almost completely shielded her. His strength, both physical and in demeanor, gave Wendy a sense of safety.

thought of Jerry. His shoulders had been as wide and

had been

Wendy got lost in her thoughts, Horace coldly released Lilian's wrist, and she staggered

and Edith were

going to

he turned to Wendy. "Did you poison

Wendy was taken aback.

assumed that he would act just like the rest of the Crones and immediately accuse her, but

family, who

were so quick to judge her. Yet Horace, someone who wasn't even part of

gaze and shook her

didn't respond right

doubting my medical skills? I'm Dr. Ceylan, the wonder doctor. If I poisoned Jessica, do you think

Edith hesitated. "What..."

her, I wouldn't have left her half-dead. If I wanted her gone, I'd have

wouldn't have used such a simple method anyway. Killing Jessica outright would have been too easy. She

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