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

he had been gone

coldly released Lilian's wrist, and

Edith were at

you not going to

even glance at them. Instead, he turned to Wendy. "Did you poison

Wendy was taken aback.

act just like the rest of the Crones

laughable. The Crone family, who

her. Yet Horace, someone

and shook

respond

wonder doctor. If I poisoned

Edith hesitated. "What..."

her half-dead. 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 around like

wouldn't have used such a simple method anyway. Killing

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