Chapter 49
Wendy noticed Stanley with Jessica. Jessica, who had already been discharged from the hospital, stood beside him, looking radiant as she looped her arm through his. The two of them, like a perfect match, looked completely at ease with each other.
Cecelia snorted in disdain. “Stanley really does love Jessica, huh? Even after all that drama with Mrs. Glinda, he acts like nothing happened and just gets right back together with her.”
Wendy hadn’t expected to run into Stanley and Jessica at the bar, but seeing how quickly they’d made up didn’t surprise her.
There was no trace of shock on her face. She simply curved her lips into a faint smile and said to Cecelia, “So, you just now
realized Stanley loves Jessica?”
In the past, this might have disappointed her, but now, she was numb to it.
Just then, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor caught her attention.
“Mr. Hawk, Jessica! What a coincidence,” came voice.
Trish’s
Wendy looked up, surprised to see that Trish had also arrived.
Trish was dressed in a black spaghetti strap dress that showcased her curves, her curly hair and red lips giving her a striking, sultry appearance. Her gaze landed on Stanley, her eyes gleaming with interest.
Wendy raised an eyebrow. It looked like things were really heating up tonight.,
Jessica, still unaware of Trish’s interest in Stanley, kept her arm wrapped around his, flashing a sweet smile as she greeted Trish.
“What a coincidence, Trish.”
Benny, who had been waiting for this moment, excitedly spoke up. “Since everyone’s here, let’s sit down and play a game! Nathan, Wendy, do you guys want to join?”
Nathan turned to Wendy and said, “Wendy, let’s play together.”
Wendy was about to decline, but Cecelia quickly jumped in. “Sure, we’ll play.”
It was then that Trish noticed Nathan and Wendy together. Her eyes widened in surprise. “How did Nathan end up with Wendy?”
Jessica, ever the gossip, smirked. “Trish, didn’t you know? Nathan’s interested in Wendy.”
“What?” Trish gasped, her voice dripping with disbelief. “Nathan fancies Wendy? But Wendy’s from the countryside. She doesn’t belong with someone like Nathan
Jessica shrugged, grinning. “You don’t get it, do you? Wendy knows how to charm men. Nathan’s already under her spell.”
Trish sneered, her voice laced with disdain, “How could I end up with a relative like her? She’s really not fit for the spotlight.”
Jessica laughed, clearly enjoying the gossip.
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Suddenly, Stanley pulled his arm away from Jessica and turned to walk off.
Jessica’s hand dropped to empty space. The smile on her face faltered, freezing instantly.
Last night, Stanley hadn’t returned to the hospital to be with her. She had called him multiple times, but he hadn’t answered. It was the first time he had treated her this coldly after all the time they’d known each other.
Now, she felt utterly insecure. Fearing another woman might steal him away, she hurried after him.
Catching up to Stanley, she pouted and complained, “Stanley, why didn’t you answer my calls last night?”
Stanley’s expression was unreadable, his sharp profile as cold and distant as
ever.
Wendy, Nathan, and Cecelia joined the group, along with Trish, Benny, and a few other rich heirs. The group was ready to play, so. Jessica had no choice but to drop the subject. She took her seat next to Stanley.
Benny clapped. “Alright! Now that we’re all here, let’s get started. We’re playing Truth or Dare.”
He pulled out a beer bottle, explaining the rules.
“Spin the bottle, and when it stops, anyone the bottle’s mouth points to can choose the person the bottle’s tail points to, and ask a Truth or Dare question.”
The first round began.
The bottle spun and landed. The mouth of the bottle pointed to Trish, while the tail pointed to Stanley.