Chapter 91
Chapter 91
Wendy was gently lifted into the back of Stanley’s Rolls–Royce Phantom, her delicate frame placed carefully in the passenger seat.
Stanley slid into the driver’s seat, his large hand gripping the steering wheel with ease. He pressed down on the accelerator, and the luxury car smoothly sped down the road.
Wrapped in his coat, Wendy felt the warmth of his body and the crisp, clean scent surrounding her. She could feel his heat seep into her chilled skin, and her small pose flushed a soft pink. A strange, fluttering feeling stirred in her chest. She never imagined he would show up..
Years ago, he hadn’t come.
But now, he had.
Wendy turned her head to glance at his chiseled, handsome profile.
“Thank you,” she said softly.
Stanley’s long fingers gave the steering wheel a slight tug as he pursed his lips, his voice firm. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
Wendy hesitated, not sure how to respond.
“I asked you so many times. Why didn’t you say anything?” His tone grew colder. “Do you know what would’ve happened if I had been even a moment later?”
Wendy could feel his anger simmering. Her eyes began to well with tears as she responded, her voice tinged with hurt, “Why are you yelling at me?”
Stanley fell silent, looking at her with a mix of frustration and tenderness. Her eyes were shimmering with tears, her face contorted with the injustice she felt.
How could she be upset when she could’ve prevented all this? He had seen the scum of a man on top of her, her clothes torn, and if he’d arrived even a minute later…
But looking at her now, with that soft, almost fragile expression on her face, Stanley couldn’t bring himself to stay angry. He worried that if he snapped, she might break down entirely. She was fragile and soft, like a delicate doll.
Stanley adjusted the temperature on the air conditioning, his voice softer now. “Are you still cold?”
Wendy shook her head. “Not anymore.”
“Wendy,” Stanley suddenly said, his voice more serious.
Wendy turned to look at him. “What is it?”
“I want to ask you something. When you were little, did you-”
Stanley was eager to know if she was the same girl from his past.
But just then, a sharp, crackling sound came from outside the car as large raindrops began to fall, followed by a heavy downpour.
The radio crackled, and the weather report blared through the speakers. “Tonight, a Category 4 tornado is expected to hit Hovendale, accompanied by lightning and heavy rain. Residents are advised to stay indoors.”
A tornado was approaching, and they were on the highway with a two–hour drive ahead of them. The storm
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outside was turning into a full–blown hurricane. Continuing on the road like this was too dangerous. Stanley quickly swerved the car off the highway, pulling into a small inn near the exit.
“For safety, we’ll have to stay here tonight and head back in the morning,” Stanley said, his voice steady.
Wendy nodded, not objecting.
The inn was modest, certainly not on par with a five–star hotel, but it was clean enough.
The innkeeper’s eyes lit up when she saw Stanley. “Handsome, are you checking in alone?”
Wendy couldn’t help but feel a bit amused. Stanley attracted attention wherever he went. His tall frame, dressed in a shirt and trousers, looked like it was made for designer clothes. With the aura of a powerful businessman, it wasn’t surprising that the innkeeper was left stunned.
Stanley showed no emotion, clearly used to this kind of attention. “One room. My wife will be staying with me.” Hearing that, Wendy stepped forward, as the innkeeper had not seen her standing behind him, her delicate form hidden by Stanley’s imposing presence. Wendy smiled at the innkeeper, her expression bright and sweet.
The innkeeper, initially disappointed to hear Stanley was married, softened when she saw Wendy’s graceful beauty and her gentle smile. Her mood was instantly lifted as she admired the beautiful couple.
The innkeeper handed Stanley the room key. “You’re in room 503. The items on the bedside table come with extra charges, and the prices are listed on the card.”
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