The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 693

Horace looked at Jessica, his disappointment barely hidden, "You deserve to be punished. How could you do something like this?

He had always known Jessica was a bit headstrong and cunning, but when Wendy told him she had hired thugs to kidnap people, he refused to believe it. He simply couldn't accept that his daughter could be so cruel at her core.

As the head of a wealthy family, Horace was proud of his lineage. Jessica's mother, Brittany, came from a prestigious background as well. With such strong bloodlines, how could they have made someone like Jessica?

His disappointment was deep and painful.

Yet Jessica showed no sign of understanding her mistake. Instead, she looked wronged.

"Dad, how could you hit me in front of others? You're just embarrassing me in front of Wendy! I'm your daughter! Why do you always side with outsiders?"

With that, Jessica turned and tried to storm out-but a bodyguard in black blocked her way.

From behind, Wendy's voice was firm. "Did I say you could leave?"

Stanley's voice was cold. "You kidnapped Bella and my mother. The evidence is all there. Do you really think you can from this?"

and Stanley, both clearly determined

her go.

walk away

icy-it was clear that Angela no

she could cling to

her father, Jessica pleaded, "Dad, I'm your only daughter! You're not going to just let them take

Yet, Horace said nothing.

Jessica's voice. "You have to protect me! This

to Wendy and Stanley. "I have to take

Horace was still protecting his daughter. No matter how disappointed he was, he couldn't

stand by Jessica.

get away with this, it'll only encourage her to push boundaries again and again. You don't know what she might

will keep a tighter rein on her. Her mother is coming back soon, and I can't let you take her away now. I promise you, once

"I'll follow whatever you

trust you. I'll be waiting for

now, she agreed to

crept across her face. As long as she