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.

she thought of Jerry. His shoulders had been as wide and strong as

been gone for

coldly released Lilian's wrist, and she

and Edith were at

not going to

Instead, he

Wendy was taken aback.

act just like the rest of the Crones and immediately accuse her, but he didn't. Instead, he

Crone family, who were supposed to be

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

Horace's gaze and shook her head. "I

didn't respond right

Ceylan, the wonder doctor. If I poisoned Jessica, do you think she'd still be

Edith hesitated. "What..."

If I wanted her gone, I'd have made sure she was dead, not let her linger like that. And I certainly wouldn't have stuck

truth was, Wendy wouldn't have used such a simple method anyway. Killing Jessica outright would have been too easy.

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