The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Stanley paused for a moment, feeling a flicker of guilt. He hadn't come to be a

victim of a public display of affection.

Horace had reunited with his wife. Meanwhile, Stanley had been separated from

Wendy for three years and hadn't managed to get her into bed.

"I came to talk to you about something important," Stanley said, his tone serious.

"What is it?" Brittany asked.

Just then, Jessica appeared She had been inside her room, but when she heard

Stanley's voice, she rushed out immediately.

"Stanley, you came at the perfect time! Now that my mom's back, let's talk about

our wedding. When are you going to marry me? "Jessica smiled brightly, looping

her arm through Stanley's.

Brittany looked at Stanley thoughtfully. "You and Jessica were engaged since you

were young. You're not getting any younger, and it's time to settle down.

Tomorrow, your mother and I will pick a date for you two to get married."

Horace watched Stanley quietly, saying nothing.

Stanley's cold gaze landed on Jessica's face. "Let go."

caught Jessica off

his arm free and

Jessica was speechless.

of the tangled feelings

Stanley in confusion. "Why are

to officially call off the engagement," Stanley said

Call off the engagement?

eyes widened. "You want to break off your engagement

She had known this day would come, and it

sooner than

was formally ending their

"This engagement between our families has

were kids. Everyone in the

and just go through

I'm not marrying you.

instantly hardened. After all, Jessica

Stanley. This is a serious

the engagement

I

Jessica shook her head desperately. "I don't want to call it off! Mom,

help me! I want

Brittany, tears streaming down her

everyone in the Capital knows I'm supposed

I go on with my life? I might as well

slammed

open, and she grabbed Jessica's arm

you doing?