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

been gone for many

in her thoughts, Horace coldly released Lilian's wrist, and

and Edith were at

you not going

even glance at them. Instead, he turned

Wendy was taken aback.

She had assumed that he would act just like the rest of the Crones

almost laughable. The Crone family, who were supposed

someone

gaze and shook

respond

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

Edith hesitated. "What..."

her half-dead. If I wanted her gone, I'd have made sure

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

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