The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 696

Now that Brittany was back, Horace felt his head spinning with frustration.

"What's wrong? Are you having another headache? Sit still. I'll give you a head massage," Ida said softly, her voice gentle.

Horace often suffered from headaches, so she had learned some massage techniques to help him.

Horace shook his head. "I have to meet Brittany at noon. I'm going back to my study now."

With that, he went upstairs.

Ida watched his retreating figure, her heart swirling with jealousy and resentment.

Years ago, when the Larson and Brewer families united through marriage, Horace, heir to a great fortune, had met Brittany, a bright, bold woman with a fiery spirit. Though he kept his cool on the surface, he was undeniably drawn to her.

For all those years that Brittany had been gone, Horace never stopped searching for her and their daughter.

single moment

had stayed by Horace's

She couldn't accept that.

returned, their

ago, Ida had beaten Brittany once. Now, she was determined to win

clothes afterward. Wendy checked Angela's pulse carefully. "Your legs are healing. If you

a subtle smile. "No, thank you for protecting

his mother, a faint smile playing on his lips. Just then, Zayn came over and whispered something

Wendy. "Jessica's mother,

blinked in surprise.

asked Angela, "Were

course. We were best friends. We were pregnant at the same time, and we promised each other that our children would get married. Stanley and

the origin of the Hawk and Larson

back then? Why did she give Jessica to Harry to raise in Hovendale?" Wendy

expression darkened. "It was all because of Ida Olsen! After Brittany married Horace, their marriage seemed harmonious, but Ida-Horace's first love- never left his side. Later, Brittany was suddenly poisoned on the day she was about

Wendy's eyes widened. "Poisoned?"