Chapter 549
When Stanley heard Angela mention Wendy, his heart tightened.
“Mom.”
Angela’s voice was sharp and commanding. “I’ve already told you before: I can turn a blind eye to the women around you, but don’t let your heart get involved. Now, Horace himself called, saying you’re willing to give up on his daughter for Wendy. Is that true?”
Stanley didn’t hesitate to admit it. “Yes, it’s true. Wendy is the woman I love. I won’t marry anyone else.”
“You’re an idiot!” Angela’s voice grew even more enraged. I can see that you’re completely bewitched by this Wendy! The marriage agreement between the Hawk and Larson families must be honored. Now that Horace has found his daughter, you need to prepare and marry her as soon as possible.”
Stanley furrowed his brows, a deep frown forming. “Mom-”
“I’ve already arranged for a private jet. I’ll be in Hovendale tomorrow.”
With that, there was a sharp “click” as Angela ended the call.
Angela was coming.
Stanley stood outside for a moment, lost in thought, before getting into the luxury car and starting the engine. I’ll take you home.”
Wendy nodded. “Alright.”
Halsey spoke up from the front seat. “Mr. Hawk, what did Mrs. Angela say when she called?”
Stanley glanced up through the rearview mirror, meeting Wendy’s clear, searching gaze. They held eye contact for a moment before he spoke. “She’s coming to Hovendale tomorrow.”
He didn’t elaborate on why.
Halsey, clearly surprised, exclaimed, “She’s coming to Hovendale? After all these years of sitting in a wheelchair, keeping to herself, she’s actually coming to Hovendale?”
Halsey paused before turning to Stanley. “You’ve been here for a long time now. Shouldn’t you be heading back to the Capital?”
Stanley pressed his lips together, not offering a response.
Wendy sat quietly in the back seat, saying nothing. Half an hour later, the Rolls–Royce Phantom pulled up in front of Royale Residences.
Stanley opened the back door, and Wendy stepped out of the car.
Stanley hesitated for a moment, his gaze lingering on Wendy. “Wendy, I-”
Wendy interrupted, her voice calm but firm. “Mr. Hawk, I don’t know what you want to say, but I’ll say it again: We’re divorced, and we don’t have any ties anymore. So you don’t need to worry about me. Just do what you need to do. I don’t want to get caught between the Hawk and Larson families. Do you understand?”
Stanley had so much he wanted to say, but Wendy’s words stopped him. He stood there, speechless.
At that moment, Samuel approached. “Hey, Wendy.”
Wendy walked toward Samuel.
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Chapter 549
Samuel put his arm around Wendy’s shoulder, asking, “Are you tired?”
Wendy shook her head. “I’m fine.”
Stanley’s eyes narrowed as he watched Samuel’s arm around Wendy. His hand, resting at his side, slowly turned
into a fist.
Wendy relaxed, resting her head on Samuel’s chest. “Let’s just go home.”
Samuel glanced at Stanley. “Mr. Hawk, thanks for bringing Wendy home. See you
around.”
With that, Samuel took Wendy’s hand and they walked away.
Stanley stood frozen in place, his eyes still on the back of Wendy and Samuel as they walked off.
Despite everything, despite all his efforts to get back to her Wendy was no longer his.
Halsey, standing beside Stanley, sighed. “You saw that, right? You’ve really hurt Wendy. She’s with someone else now.”
Wendy, walking with Samuel, could feel Stanley’s eyes on her even as their distance widened.
