Chapter 527
Why was Stanley calling?
Wendy thought for a moment, then pressed the button to answer the phone.
“Hello, Mr. Hawk.
Stanley’s voice came through immediately, deep and gravelly. “Wendy, why won’t you see me? I really need to talk to you. I just want to see you for a moment!”
Wendy’s voice trembled slightly as she responded, “We’ve already cleared up the misunderstandings at the hospital. We’ve said everything there is to say. There’s nothing left between us.”
Stanley paused for a few seconds, his voice softer now. “Can we meet? I-”
“No!” Wendy cut him off, refusing to give him any chance to continue.
Stanley was silent for a moment.
Wendy didn’t hesitate. “It’s getting late. I’m going to rest now.
With that, she ended the call.
From across the room, Halsey said, “Wendy, if you don’t want to see him, that’s fine. But you should know that Jessica is now in his hands, and he’s given the Crone family a three–day deadline. Once that’s up, we’ll know who the real murderer is. We won’t let the one who killed your father get away.”
Cecelia nodded. “That’s right. The Crone family is disgusting! They deserve the harshest punishment. Wendy, they’ll pay for everything you’ve been through, and then some.‘
Samuel stood up, his tone firm. “Have you made up your mind? Once everything with the Crone family is over, you’ll leave Hovendale with me?”
Wendy looked at Samuel and nodded. “Yes, I’ve made up my mind. Once this is over, we’ll leave together.”
Samuel smiled. “Good. When Grandpa and the others hear you’re coming back, they’ll be thrilled!”
Cecelia added, “You should rest, Wendy. We’ll head back for now.”
“Okay,”
Halsey and Cecelia left the apartment, and as they did, they ran into Stanley standing outside.
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Stanley looked at them. “Wendy still won’t see me?”
“No, she won’t,” Halsey replied coldly, “and she already said that once the situation with the Crone family is settled, she’ll leave with Mr. Samuel.”
Stanley’s eyes reddened. A few days ago, in the hospital room, he had overheard Wendy telling Samuel that she was leaving Hovendale–that she would leave with Samuel.
And now, her decision hadn’t changed.
Back then, Wendy had already known he had mistaken Jessica for the girl who saved him, but she hadn’t given him a chance to fix his mistake.
Wendy returned to her room. After drinking a glass of warm milk before bed, she stood by the window and looked out.
Suddenly, she saw Stanley’s tall, elegant figure standing below her apartment building.
Stanley was standing right beneath her window, though she had no idea for how long. He stood there silently, as if waiting, perhaps hoping to catch a glimpse of her.
As if sensing her presence, he slowly raised his gaze and met her eyes.
For a moment, their gazes locked, lingering in the air between them.
Wendy quickly turned away and pulled the curtains shut. She no longer wanted anything to do
with him.
Just then, her phone buzzed with a new text.
It was from Stanley. [I saw you earlier, and I know you saw me too. Am I right?]
Wendy didn’t reply.
Stanley continued to send another text. [I have so much to say to you. If you don’t want to see me, I’ll keep standing here until you’re ready to talk.]
Wendy stared at the messages for a few seconds in silence. Then, she typed two words and sent them.
[Come up.]
Two minutes later, the doorbell rang.
Wendy walked over and opened the door. There, standing in front of her, was Stanley.
He had rushed up as quickly as he could, his face filled with excitement.
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“I’m so glad you’ve agreed to see me. I knew you wouldn’t shut me out forever.”
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