Chapter 186
Chapter 186
Now that she saw the photo , everything became clear .
Wendy’s eyes widened in shock , and she turned her gaze to jessica .
“ Jessica … Did you give this photo to that man ? ”
A shadow of disappointment and anger flashed in Jessica’s eyes . Why had Nathan taken the knife for Wendy ? Why wasn’t it Wendy who got hurt ?
And now , the photo had been discovered !
Jessica’s expression shifted quickly .
Stanley snatched the photo from Wendy’s hand . After a couple of seconds , he looked up at Jessica , his gaze cold and sharp .
Jessica felt a chill run through her . She instinctively tried to deny it , her voice trembling , “ What photo ? I don’t know what you’re talking about! Wendy , I know you’re worried about Nathan , but don’t start accusing people without reason ! ”
“ Jessica , take a good look at the photo . You’re really stupid , aren’t you ? ” Wendy sneered .
Jessica’s eyes flicked to the photo , and her heart dropped . She saw the watermark from her phone in the corner of the image .
She cursed at herself internally for forgetting to remove the watermark . Her involvement in sending the photo to Lionel had been exposed .
Jessica looked up at Stanley , her fear growing . His eyes , as cold as ice , felt like an endless abyss , staring at her with a dangerous , calculating look .
He had never looked at her like that before .
A wave of panic hit Jessica . She quickly stammered , “ S – Stanley , it’s not like that ! Y – You have to listen to me ! I- ”
Wendy cut her off , her voice laced with fury . “ What’s there to explain ? Jessica , I can’t believe you’ve sunk this low ! You’re the one responsible for all of this ! ”
Without hesitation , Wendy reached for Jessica .
Jessica , terrified , ducked behind Stanley , grabbing onto his arm . “ Stanley , I’m so scared ! Please , save me ! ”
Wendy stopped , her outstretched hand halted by Stanley , who positioned himself between them , shielding Jessica .
Wendy glared at Stanley . “ You’re going to protect her ? She nearly got Nathan killed ! ”
She was trembling all over , her face and hands stained with Nathan’s blood . He was still in surgery – and all of this was because of Jessica . ◆
Jessica wanted Wendy dead , and in the process , she had almost gotten Nathan killed .
But here was Stanley , standing in front of Jessica , defending her no matter what she did . He would always protect her .
Wendy’s pale eyes were red – rimmed with rage . She stared at Stanley with a cold , determined look .
Stanley’s voice dropped lower , almost a whisper . “ Wendy , I can’t let you hurt Jessica . She can’t be involved in this .
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Behind him , Jessica slowly curled her lips into a smug , victorious smile , as if she had won .
Wendy’s slap was swift and sharp .
The loud crack of her palm striking Stanley’s face echoed down the hospital corridor . Stanley’s handsome face tilted to the side , surprised flush crossing his features .
Wendy hit him hard , and the sting in her palm made her had tingle .
Jessica gasped , her eyes wide with disbelief , “ Wendy , are you crazy ? You actually slapped Stanley? ”
Stanley was the man everyone tried to please and flatter . And Wendy , how dare she strike him !
Before Jessica could say more , Wendy’s hand swung back and , with another sharp smack , she slapped Jessica hard across the face .
Jessica stood frozen , stunned by the blow .
Wendy didn’t just dare to slap Stanley ; she had now slapped Jessica , too .
Stanley slowly turned his face back , meeting Wendy’s intense , cold stare . Her delicate form stood tall , her clear eyes locked onto him with a fierce , chilling determination .
“ You’d better keep Jessica in your sight at all times , ” she warned , her voice quiet but cutting . “ You wouldn’t want her falling into my hands . ”
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