Chapter 139
Chapter 139
Chapter 139
Stanley reached for the wardrobe door and opened it . Inside he found Wendy .
She was curled up in the corner of the wardrobe , her small frame tucked in tightly . Her long , black hair fell in soft waves . When the door opened , her sleepy , clear eyes , still heavy with sleep , snapped up at him like that of a startled ‘ deer .
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At that moment , she looked so vulnerable , almost like a secret lover hiding from the wife , forcing her to flee from his bed and hide in his wardrobe so that she wouldn’t get caught .
Stanley furrowed his brow . “ What are you doing hiding in here ? ”
Wendy had just woken up; the sound of Jessica’s voice outside startled her from her sleep . When she opened her eyes , she realized she was in his lounge , in Stanley’s bed . She couldn’t remember how she’d ended up there ; the last thing she remembered was falling asleep at the desk .
With Jessica about to burst in and confront her , Wendy had panicked and crawled into the wardrobe .
She looked at Stanley and asked softly , “ Has Jessica left ? ”
Stanley didn’t answer .
Wendy tilted her head back slightly , her lips curving into a playful grin . “ I saw Jessica coming , so I hid . Mr. Hawk , don’t you think I’m a good girl ? ”
Stanley remained silent . Good girl ? More like the opposite .
Wendy then attempted to stand , but after being cramped in the wardrobe for so long , her legs had gone numb . She tumbled forward , collapsing onto the carpet .
Stanley’s large , strong hand shot out just in time , catching her slender arm and steadying her .
Wendy rubbed her numb leg , still trying to regain feeling . Thanks , Mr. Hawk . ”
Stanley watched her , his gaze lingering as she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear , revealing a delicate profile . His lips pressed together , and in a low voice , he uttered , “ Next time , if a man doesn’t tell you to hide , you don’t need to sneak off . Understand ? ”
Wendy shivered at his words . Did he really think she wanted to hide ?
She was his wife . Jessica was the one who didn’t belong here .
Wendy thought it was pathetic , hiding like that . She had to admit , it felt absurd .
“ I was afraid Jessica might hit me . ”
Stanley let out a sharp laugh . “ You’re worried you can’t win in a fight against her ? ”
She had pinned Paul down and knocked him around , and now she was worried about Jessica ?
Wendy lifted her gaze to meet his . “ I can win , but I’m afraid you’d help her . “ .
Stanley froze .
It wasn’t that Wendy was afraid of Jessica – she was afraid he’d help Jessica ,
Wendy’s clear , dark eyes locked onto his handsome face as he asked with a serious tone , “ If Jessica and I really did get into a fight one day , who would you help ? ”
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Stanley stared at her , silent .
It was clear – his silence said everything . He’d help Jessica
Jessica was the one he cherished . He had given her so much confidence that she , a homewrecker , could prance around like she was the legitimate wife .
Wendy slowly and firmly pulled her arm back from his grasp .
Stanley’s hand dropped to his side .
Wendy , confused , asked , “ Mr. Hawk , how did I end up in your lounge ? ”
Stanley’s face remained emotionless . “ You fell asleep at the desk last night . When you woke up , you ran straight to my lounge and shamelessly slept in my bed . ”
What ?
Wendy gasped , unable to believe what she was hearing .
“ Wait , last night … Did I sleep alone , or did I … sleep with you ? ”
Her wide , innocent eyes were filled with genuine confusion She clearly didn’t remember how she had ended up clinging to his neck , pressing herself into his embrace .
Since she didn’t remember , Stanley thought it was best to forget as well . After all , what had happened last night had been an accident .
Stanley smirked , a mocking curve to his lips .
“ Wendy , what are you expecting ? Do you think I would sleep with you ? No , I slept on the couch last night . ”