The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 688

Chapter 688

Stanley took hold of Wendy's hand. "Let's go."

He started leading her out, but Wendy quickly pulled her hand free from his grasp. "You should go. I'm doing fine here, I plan to stay for a few days."

Stanley looked at her, confused. "Stay here? You're not even related to Mr. Larson! Why do you want to stay at his house?"

He had already noticed that Horace treated Wendy differently. For instance, no one else was allowed in Horace's study, but Wendy had somehow managed to be in there. Horace seemned unusually lenient toward her.

Wendy smiled faintly. "He's a good person. You don't have to doubt his character."

"Good person? I think you're being a little biased!"

Wendy didn't know why she felt so warmly toward Horace it was like a closeness born from family ties, something instinctive.

save

do you plan

arrest. I'm sure she won't last

"Why are you acting on your own? You didn't even tell me you were coming

face. "Since you and Jessica are engaged, I don't want Bella or me to get caught up in the arranged marriage between your families.

going to marry Jessica. Once Bella and my mom are safe, I'll call off

marry the Larson

crossed his heart, "I swear right now, if I ever marry the

like this. What if you

if". Stanley

be

features tightened at the news. Brittany

daughter dearly. When she's

said nothing. "Right now, the priority is rescuing Bella and my mom. When Ms. Brewer gets back, I'll

to sleep. She knew that if she stood the kidnappers up again, they

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