Chapter 559
Lillan raised her hand, ready to deliver a sharp slap to Wendy’s face.
But her hand never made contact. A large hand shot out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks.
Lilian looked up, surprised to see Horace standing before Wendy, blocking the slap.
Her expression fell. She hadn’t expected Horace to protect Wendy.
From what she knew, Horace and Wendy weren’t particularly close. Now that Jessica was Horace’s daughter- lying unconscious in bed–Lilian had assumed he would side with his flesh and blood.
She couldn’t understand why he would defend Wendy.
Lilian’s frustratio grew. “Mr. Larson, Wendy poisoned Jessica, and she’s still unconscious. I just want to teach her a lesson!”
Edith quickly chimed in. “Yes, Mr. Larson! Wendy poisoned Jessica. If it hadn’t been discovered in time, Jessica’s life would have been in danger. Wendy deserves to be punished!”
Wendy looked at Horace, standing in front of her. He was tall, broad–shouldered, and his presence was so commanding that it almost completely shielded her. His strength, both physical and in demeanor, gave Wendy a sense of safety.
Suddenly, she thought of Jerry. His shoulders had been as wide and strong as Horace’s.
But he had been gone for many years.
As Wendy got lost in her thoughts, Horace coldly released Lilian’s wrist, and she staggered back a few steps.
Both Lilian and Edith were at a loss.
“Are you not going to punish Wendy?”
Horace didn’t even glance at them. Instead, he turned to Wendy. “Did you poison Jessica?”
Wendy was taken aback.
She hadn’t expected Horace to ask her directly. She had assumed that he would act just like the rest of the Crones and immediately accuse her, but he didn’t. Instead, he asked her.
It was almost laughable. The Crone family, who were supposed to be her relatives, were so quick to judge her. Yet Horace, someone who wasn’t even part of her family, treated her better.
Wendy met Horace’s gaze and shook her head. “I didn’t.”
Horace didn’t respond right away.
Wendy continued, “Are you doubting my medical skills? I’m Dr. Ceylan, the wonder doctor. If I poisoned Jessica, do you think she’d still be alive?”
Edith hesitated. “What…”
Wendy looked at them with calm conviction. “Jessica has made my life miserable. If I had poisoned her, I wouldn’t have left her half–dead. If I wanted her gone, I’d have made sure she was dead, not let her linger like that. And I certainly wouldn’t have stuck around like an idiot so you could catch me.”
The truth was, Wendy wouldn’t have used such a simple method anyway. Killing Jessica outright would have been too easy. She wasn’t worth that quick end.
Chapter 559
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Lilian had witnessed Wendy’s sharp tongue before, but this time it impressed her even more. “You’re just making excuses! Mr. Larson, don’t believe her lies.”
Edith quickly added, “Yes, don’t be fooled by Wendy’s swee words. Jessica is your daughter. You must stand up for her!”
Wendy studied Horace, trying to read his response.
Horace gave her a brief glance before turning his eyes to Edith and Lilian. “Isn’t Wendy one of your own? Why are you so cruel to her but so invested in my daughter, Jessica? Are you sure she’s not your daughter?”
Horace’s question hit like a bolt of lightning.
Lilian and Edith went stiff, caught off guard.
Horace’s gaze now fixed firmly on Lilian. His eyes seemed to pierce through her as he examined her from above. Wendy isn’t your biological daughter, is she?”
Lilian’s face drained of color. She didn’t know if Horace suspected something, but she immediately defended herself.
“Wendy’s my real daughter!”
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