Chapter 264
Chapter 264
Wendy returned to the girls‘ dorm and was greeted by a video call from Halsey,
Halsey’s bright, happy face appeared on the screen, her eyes mischievously dancing, “How did it go last night? Did you and Mr. Hawk, you know…”
She wiggled her eyebrows, her expression full of playful insinuation.
Wendy chuckled, trying to keep the mood light. “Why aren’t you back yet?”
“I didn’t want to interrupt you two. The last thing I wanna do is be a third wheel.”
With that; Halsey continued, “Mr. Hawk handled Luna really well this time. I honestly think he has feelings for you. You guys consummated your marriage and are officially husband and wife now. I hope things go well for you both, and that you can have a happy life together.”
Wendy wasn’t sure how to respond. She popped a candy into her mouth, letting the sweetness spread across her tongue.
After a moment, she smiled and said, “I appreciate that, Halsey. Come back soon, alright?”
“I’ll be back tonight.”
“Okay.”
Wendy ended the call, feeling the weight of the conversation linger in the air. She sat on her bed and retrieved the crystal pendant from under her pillow. Her soft fingers gently traced the intricate patterns on its surface.
Just then, her phone rang, the melodic chime signaling an incoming call.
She glanced at the screen–Stanley.
Stanley was calling.
Wendy looked down and answered the phone.
Stanley’s deep, magnetic voice filled her ear. “Are you free now?”
Wendy’s reply was quiet, almost a whisper. “Yeah.”
“I’m waiting outside the school gate.”
His car was already there, parked just outside. He was waiting for her.
“Alright.”
She hung up the call and opened her closet. She grabbed something from it and slipped it into her bag before heading out the door.
The Rolls–Royce Phantom was still parked in the same spot. Wendy slid into the front passenger seat and asked, How is Jessica?”
Stanley’s large hands gripped the steering wheel, his face as handsome as ever but tinged with coldness. “Her emotions are still unstable, and her heart condition is getting worse. It’s not looking good.”
Wendy didn’t reply.
Suddenly, Stanley turned his head, his eyes resting on her delicate profile. “Wendy, let’s get a divorce.”
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Chapter 264
He was asking for a divorce.
Wendy smirked, not feeling the least bit surprised. She knew she couldn’t win against Jessica’s tears. Between her and Jessica, it had always been clear he would choose Jessica.
She had guessed as much when they were in the hospital. Everything had unfolded just as she expected.
They’d been heading for a divorce for a while now. It was just a matter of time. Today, it was finally time to end their marriage.
Wendy nodded, her voice barely a whisper. “Okay”
Stanley tightened his grip on the steering wheel. “Feel free to ask for anything for the division of assets.”
“I don’t need anything,” Wendy replied. “What you gave me before was enough. I don’t want more.”
Stanley pulled out a gold–embossed black card and handed it to her. “This is for you.”
“I don’t need it.”
“This is for that night and last night. Take it. You’ve earned it.”
Wendy felt like her heart was being gripped by a strong hand. The pressure was painful, making each breath feel heavy and uncomfortable.
She had given herself to him, so he offered her money as compensation.
No matter how passionate or deep their connection had seemed, in his mind, it had all been a transaction. Everything could be bought with money.
Wendy’s clear, dark eyes fixed on his handsome face, and a question that had been burning inside her for so long slipped past her lips.
“Stanley… Have you ever had feelings for me?”
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