Chapter 187
The atmosphere in the hospital corridor was suffocating, heavy with tension.
Just then, the door to the operating room swung open, and a doctor in a white coat emerged.
Wendy rushed forward, her voice shaky. “Doctor, how is he?”
“The surgery was a success. He should wake up within 48 hours,” the doctor replied.
Wendy let out a small sigh of relief. She had seen Nathan’s wound earlier, and though the knife hadn’t struck any vital organs, she still couldn’t fully relax until now. If something had happened to Nathan because of her, she would have never forgiven herself.
Soon, Nathan was wheeled out of the operating room, and Wendy followed him into the VIP ward. As the door shut behind her, she didn’t even glance at Stanley or Jessica.
Jessica reached for Stanley’s sleeve, frustration evident in her voice. “Stanley, Wendy is completely out of control! She slapped you and then slapped me. You have to-”
Stanley yanked his sleeve away from her grasp, his tone sharp as he asked, “Don’t you think you deserved that?”
Jessica froze, her eyes wide in shock.
Stanley’s cold, piercing gaze locked onto her as he dropped the photo onto her lap with a loud snap. “Jessica, I never realized how stupid and malicious you really are. You’ve truly disappointed me this time.”
The sting of being called “stupid and malicious” drained the color from Jessica’s face. Fear crept into her expression as she quickly tried to explain.
“Stanley, please listen. It’s true I don’t like Wendy, but I never meant for Nathan to get hurt. I didn’t know things would get this bad…”
Stanley shoved her away, his handsome face tight with barely contained frustration. “This is the last time, Jessica, I can’t keep cleaning up your messes. You need to figure things out on your own.”
“Stanley, I-”
“I don’t want to see you. Nathan doesn’t want you here, either. Just go.”
Jessica opened her mouth to protest, but before she could speak, Zayn stepped forward, his voice low and polite. ” Ms. Crone, please.”
Fuming, Jessica clenched her fists. She had really dug herself into a hole this time–she hadn’t taken Wendy down, and had managed to push Stanley away instead.
“Ms. Crone, this way, please,” Zayn repeated, his tone unwavering.
With a bitter glance and a fiery red handprint on her cheek, Jessica stormed off, but she didn’t consider it a total loss. Stanley still protected her. As long as he was her “Big Brother“, she would never truly lose.
Stanley stood tall in the doorway of the VIP room, his long figure framed by the glass. He watched Nathan, still unconscious on the bed, his vital signs returning to normal.
Inside, Wendy sat beside him while holding his hand, keeping him company.
“Mr. Hawk,” Zayn spoke softly, his voice full of concern. “Ms. Jessica intended to use Lionel to get rid of Mrs. Hawk, but she caused Mr. Lowe to be hurt. She went too far this time, but you still defended her. I believe Mrs. Hawk is truly furious now.”
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Chapter 187
Stanley’s expression darkened. Jessica had changed so much he almost didn’t recognize her anymore. She was nothing like the girl he had known in the cave years ago.
Yet, he couldn’t just turn his back on her. He couldn’t let her get involved in the world of crime.
He knew Wendy was angry with him. The slap she had given him still stung. He could feel the subtle ache in his cheek where her hand had landed.
“Mr. Hawk, you should take care of your hand. It’s pretty bally injured.”
Blood continued to drip steadily from his palm. Stanley had caught a blade with his bare hand, and the bleeding hadn’t stopped.
Stanley stared at Nathan through the glass without saying a word.
Wendy stayed by Nathan’s side, and soon, the night grew deep. As the clock ticked, the door to the room opened, and a nurse entered to check on him.
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