“Stanley.”
Jessica finally spoke up, breaking the tension.
“You don’t even like Wendy, and we both know you two are bound to divorce eventually. But now Wendy has found her happiness, and it’s with Nathan. Wendy managed to win over someone that even the richest debutantes couldn’t. We should be happy for her, shouldn’t we, Stanley?”
Stanley’s cold eyes briefly narrowed, his gaze sharpening at her words.
At that moment, the attendants brought over the cake and lit the candles.
“It’s time for the birthday boy to make a wish and blow out the candles.”
Nathan blew out the candles and then began slicing the cake. The first piece, of course, was meant for the birthday boy.
But Nathan took a piece of the cake and held it up to Wendy’s lips instead.
Wendy glanced at him before opening her mouth to eat. Just as she was about to take a bite, Nathan pulled his hand away, teasing her.
Seeing the playful grin on Nathan’s face, Wendy knew just how to play the part of the affectionate girlfriend. She shot him a mock glare, pouting, and playfully punched his chest.
Laughter filled the room.
Nathan wrapped his arm around Wendy’s slender shoulders, pulling her close, and let out a joyous laugh.
“Nathan and his pretty girlfriend are too sweet!”
“Forget about the cake. Just looking at them is giving me diabetes.”
Their playful back–and–forth had everyone laughing.
Nathan once again brought the cake to Wendy’s lips, and she took a small bite. Lowering his head, Nathan kissed where she had just eaten and finished the rest of the cake in one motion, making the moment even sweeter.
It was enough to make everyone chuckle and tease them more.
Just then, Wendy felt a gaze fixed on her. She looked up and met Stanley’s cold, steely stare. He was glaring at her with a brooding expression.
Was he upset? She hadn’t done anything to provoke him. Besides, it was Jessica who had set her up with Nathan.
Wendy gave him a bright, radiant smile, her lips curling into a playful grin as she leaned into Nathan’s embrace.
Stanley’s expression remained icy as he watched her.
Jessica, noticing the tension, smiled and said, “Stanley, look how sweet Wendy and Nathan are together.”
Stanley didn’t respond. Instead, he tipped his head back and drained his glass of wine in one go.
The birthday party came to a close, and Stanley, Jessica, Wendy, and Nathan all stepped outside.
Jessica was in high spirits. “Wendy, now that you’re Nathan’s girlfriend, we should go on a double date someday.”
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Wendy nodded, a smile tugging at her lips. “Sounds good.”
Nathan turned to Stanley. “Stanley, I owe you one. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be with Wendy right now.”
Stanley’s expression remained unreadable. “Owe me for what?”
“Don’t you remember when I asked you if you had feelings for Wendy? You said no, but you still gave me tips on how to win her over. The whole ‘give her a bag‘ advice didn’t work, but still, thanks.”
Stanley looked up at Wendy.
Her clear, almond–shaped eyes met his. She remembered how Stanley had told Nathan to win her over by buying her a bag
Jessica wrapped her arm around Stanley’s and beamed. “Wendy did take care of Stanley for three years. He’s just been trying to make it up to her. Of course, he wanted her to find someone good.”
Wendy extended her arm and linked it with Nathan’s, her eyes sparkling with a dazzling smile as she looked at Stanley. “Well then, congratulations, Mr. Hawk. It looks like you’ve finally gotten your wish.”
Stanley remained silent, his gaze still fixed on Wendy.
“I’ll take you home, Wendy.”
“Alright.”
Nathan opened the passenger door of his sports car with a flourish, and Wendy slid in. The car sped off, quickly disappearing from view.
As Jessica watched Nathan and Wendy drive away, she turned to Stanley, still smiling.
“Stanley, will you take me home now?”
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