Chapter 628
Chapter 628
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“I’ve had heart problems since I was young,” Jessica sobbed, her voice thick with emotion. “I’ve always been incomplete. I finally found you, Dad, but you don’t love me. I had to use despicable means to try and earn your affection.”
Tears streamed down her face, each one a silent testament to her pain..
Horace’s gaze was complex as he looked at Jessica. “You don’t have to do that. It’s all my fault. I’ve neglected your feelings…”
“We’ve been apart for so many years. When I thought we’d finally be together again, I hoped you would treat me well, that you would love me unconditionally and spoil me…but I was wrong. My mom is long gone, and now, I just want to go find her. I want to tell her that you don’t love me.”
The mention of Brittany struck Horace like a knife to the heart. His expression softened; the harshness melted away from his eyes, replaced by something tender. He stepped closer to Jessica, his voice quiet and filled with regret.
“Jessica, I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault. Please, give me one more chance. I’ll change. I’ll take you back to the Capital. Whatever you want, I’ll make it happen.”
Jessica’s voice wavered with emotion. “Really? If you’re lying to me, I’ll jump off this bridge right now!”
Her body swayed dangerously, as if she might slip into the ocean below at any second.
Horace’s heart skipped a beat, fear gripping him tightly. “I would never lie to you! I promise. From now on, I’ll keep my distance from Wendy. I won’t do anything you don’t like. Now, can you come back to me?”
Jessica hesitated, her gaze still filled with doubt; but then, with a soft nod, she slowly climbed down from the bridge. Horace immediately stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. “Please, don’t do this again. You scared me.” Jessica returned the hug, her voice muffled against his chest. “If you really love me, I won’t do anything foolish anymore.” “I promise. I’ll take you back to the Capital. We’ll have a big party to announce your return,” Horace said, his voice warm with
assurance.
“Okay,” Jessica whispered.
Just then, Wendy and Stanley arrived. Wendy stepped out of the car and immediately saw Horace and Jessica in a tender embrace. The scene froze her in her tracks.
Jessica, noticing Wendy’s arrival, turned toward her with a slow, deliberate smile. It was a smile full of triumph–taunting, self- assured, and a clear declaration of her victory.
Wendy stood frozen in place.
Stanley took Wendy’s hand, feeling the icy coldness of her fingers. After all, Jessica is Mr. Larson’s biological daughter. He’s been searching for her all these years, so…”
Wendy nodded slightly, her face showing she understood. “I want to go back now.”
“I’ll take you,” Stanley offered, concern in his eyes.
“No need. I’ll go back by myself,” Wendy replied quietly.
“But-”
Stanley tried to insist, but his phone suddenly rang. It was Angela.
“I’m guessing that’s your mother calling. Don’t worry about me. I walk home,” Wendy said with a faint smile before turning to leave.
A sleek luxury car sped toward them, and Samuel stepped out. “Hey, Wendy.”
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Wendy walked up to him, then gave Stanley one last glance. “Bye, Stanley.”
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She climbed into Samuel’s car; the vehicle sped off, disappearing into the night, leaving Stanley standing there, staring at the empty road.
Stanley pressed the button to answer his mother’s call. “Hello, Mom”
“Stanley, we should return to the Capital. Mr. Larson is taking Jessica back there, too,” Angela said firmly.
“I’m not coming back. I’m staying here to be with Wendy,” Stanley replied, his voice resolute.
“Be with Wendy? But she’s eaving.”
“What?” Stanley’s heart dropped.
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He looked up, his eyes scanning the empty street. Wendy’s figure was completely gone, swallowed by the vast night.
Wendy…had left.
Stanley had been too late to realize it–Wendy was saying goodbye to him.
And now, she had left.
