The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

My Dad Please Come 761

Chapter 761

Bella nodded softly. “Then you have to get better really soon, Daddy.”

Jessica’s expression darkened as she looked at Bella. Now that Bella had acknowledged her bond with Stanley, the thought of this little obstacle standing between her and Stanley gave her a headache.

But Jessica figured once she had Stanley firmly in her grasp, she had her own ways to handle this nuisance.

Angela glanced at Jessica. “It’s good you’re here today. There’s something I need to tell you.”

Jessica slipped her arm through Angela’s and said sweetly, “I’m sorry about last time. My mother scolded me when she came back, and I’ve learned my lesson. I promise I won’t do anything that extreme again. Honestly, I did what I did because I love Stanley so much. My mom is close friends with you, and she said marrying me to Stanley would put her mind at ease. Our families would become even closer.”

Jessica was smart–she knew exactly how to play the emotional card, using Angela’s friendship with Brittany to try to shut Angela down.

But Angela stepped back, gently pushing Jessica away. “The engagement between the Hawk and Larson families is off.”

Jessica stiffened. “What…”

Angela’s voice was firm. “You heard it yourself–Bella is the daughter Wendy had with Stanley. Stanley loves Wendy. They’ve already registered their marriage today. In my heart, Wendy is my daughter–in–law.”

your mother, I’ll speak to her personally. I’m sure Brittany won’t force a loveless

feel her teeth grinding. Angela

won over

Jessica protested, “Stanley and Wendy didn’t

What?

you and Wendy go

together. “I suddenly felt unwell and didn’t make

“What a strange coincidence that you got sick just as you and

truly a

cold laugh, wondering

voice piped up. “It’s okay, Daddy. You just need to rest and get better.

kissed Bella on the forehead. “You’re such

stay here and take care of you,” Angela

take Bella

Angela nodded. “Alright.”

in eagerly, “Mrs. Angela, I’ll

leave with me,”