Chapter 447
Dr. Ceylan had withdrawn from the public eye for three year, all for hardey
It wasn’t until now that Stanley finally understood that
He gazed at Wendy’s delicate face, his voice trailing off “Wendy, ”
Before he could finish, Wendy interrupted by addressing Hasey. “Hey, it’s all in the past. We don’t need to talk about it anymore. Let’s go over there,”
“Okay,” Halsey agreed, ready to leave.
But Stanley reached out and grasped Wendy’s slender wrist stopping her from walking any
A sharp hiss escaped Wendy as Stanley tightened his grip,
Wendy winced, and Stanley looked at her arm. “What’s wrong?”
Halsey quickly pulledStanley’s hand off Wendy’s wrist. “Do you remember the kidnapping? Well, she was injured during the ordeal. Especially her arm–there’s a large bruise there.”
Stanley’s handsome brow furrowed in concern.
“Of course, at that time, you didn’t hesitate to choose Jessic. You took her away and left Wendy behind. So, Mr. Hawk, you really don’t need to be concerned about Wendy. After all, you and Jessica were accomplices of those kidnappers!” Halsey said in one go.
Stanley stood there, silent.
He wanted to ask Halsey whether she still thought of him as her cousin. He wondered why she would be so cruel to her family.
Yet, Stanley had no retort. He had left Jessica behind at that time; there was nothing he could say.
“Wendy, I’m sorry.”
Wendy looked at him, her expression calm. “It’s alright. I’m used to it.”
Stanley’s heart ached suddenly.
Wendy let out a bitter laugh. “After all, between me and Jessica, she’s always been your unwavering choice. I’ve always been the one left behind.”
Stanley’s chest tightened, as though stung by a swarm of bees, the pain overwhelming him in its intensity.
“I’m sorry. Jessica once saved my life,” Stanley said quietly
Jessica saved him?
This was the first time Stanley had ever told Wendy that, and she was surprised. She hadn’t expected Jessica to be capable of saving anyone.
“I didn’t expect you to be the type to repay even the smallest favor. Jessica saved you, and you’ve never forgotten it. But when I saved you, you completely forgot about me?”
Wendy found it almost ironic. She had saved Stanley, yet he had no memory of that.
Stanley was stunned. “You saved me? When?”
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Wendy’s eyes narrowed slightly. “A few years ago, didn’t you get seriously injured and get lost in a forest?” Stanley froze. How did she know that? How did she know about him and Jessica?
He took a step forward, his tall figure looming over her. “How do you know about this? Did Jessica tell you?” Jessica?
Wendy chuckled, shaking her head. “Why would I need hero tell me? I was there at the scene!”
What?
Stanley was in shock.
She was there? In that forest? How was that possible?
“What were you doing there?” Stanley asked, still in disbelief.
Before he could ask more, a voice rang out. “Stanley!”
Wendy looked up to see Jessica approaching.
But it wasn’t just Jessica. Edith, Trish, and Lilian from the Crone family had all arrived.
Jessica rushed over, linking her arm through Stanley’s, as if marking him as hers. “There you are.”
Wendy couldn’t help but smile faintly at the sight of Jessica’s territorial stance.
Just then, Cyril walked over. “Oh, Trish. Let me introduce you. This is Dr. Ceylan. Dr. Ceylan is my mentor, so I guess that makes her your grand–mentor.”
Grand–mentor?
Trish’s face turned an ashen white, as if all the color had drained from her.
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