Chapter 144
Chapter 144
Wendy cried uncontrollably , her voice breaking with emotion .
“ You’re always so angry with me … Why does it matter if I put on makeup or wear lipstick ? Jessica does it every day , and you never yell at her … If she had been the one taken , you’d be hugging her , calling her ‘ babe ‘ … You just hate me , don’t you ? Why do you hate me so much ? ”
Her sobs were raw and desperate , her delicate shoulders trembling with each breath . Her eyes were swollen and red , her nose pink , like a rose about to bloom , and tears fell in sparkling drops , endlessly streaming down her face .
Stanley’s expression shifted , his face turning pale . He quickly crouched down beside her , his hand reaching out . ” Wendy , please , stop crying . ”
She hardly ever cried in front of him . The only time he’d seen her cry before was in her sleep , when she had sobbed out for her mother to stay .
This was the second time , and it was because of him .
He couldn’t bear to see her in tears .
Stanley gently wiped a tear from her cheek . “ Jessica wears makeup and lipstick , but you’re not like her … ”
Wendy had a natural , pure beauty – like a fairy . When she wore makeup , it only made her more striking , especially the red lipstick . Her lips , painted a soft cherry , looked like a ripe peach – sensual , tempting .
Jessica could wear makeup and lipstick without a problem .
But for Wendy , it seemed like it always led to trouble .
She was different from Jessica .
Wendy’s tears didn’t stop . Instead , they kept coming , and as he wiped them away , more fell . Her eyes , glossy with unshed tears , glared at him , filled with frustration and hurt
“ You don’t have to explain . You’re just biased . Jessica is perfect , and I’m not . ”
Stanley wasn’t used to comforting girls , and now he found himself lost . Why were there so many tears ?
He softened his tone , his voice low and raspy with regret . “ Wendy , I’m sorry . I shouldn’t have been so harsh . Please , stop crying . ”
But Wendy’s tears didn’t slow . She couldn’t understand why Stanley hated her so much .
Then , in a mix of anger and sorrow , Wendy bit down on his firm wrist .
This time , she didn’t bite hard , and Stanley didn’t feel any pain .
He didn’t say anything . He was willing to let her bite him if it meant she’d stop crying .
Wendy released him , sniffing and wiping her nose , and then asked softly , “ Does it hurt ? ”
Stanley wasn’t sure how other men would react to a partner like Wendy – one who would angrily bite you in frustration and then , in the next moment , feel sorry for you and ask if it hurt .
He wasn’t sure what other men would do , but at that moment , his heart felt like it was melting .
He had always known Wendy was trying to seduce him .
And , truth be told , he liked it .
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Wendy’s way of tempting him was something he welcomed . He had always been drawn to it .
Stanley looked at her , his gaze deep and intense , and shook his head . “ No , it doesn’t . “ .
Wendy wrapped her slender arms around herself . “ I want to take a shower . Please , leave . ”
Stanley stood and walked out of the shower .
Moments later , Zayn entered the room . “ Mr. Hawk , Mr. Andrews is here . He knows the situation isn’t good , and now he’s heard that Mr. Paul is in your hands . He’s here to get him back . ”
Stanley’s face was expressionless , his lips curling into a cold smile . “ Tell him to wait in the study . ”
In the study , Frank and Ursula were already waiting .
Frank looked at Stanley , his voice sincere but with an underlying urgency .
“ Stanley , this is all Paul’s fault . He must have lost his mind to mess with your wife . I’m here to apologize on his behalf . But you know how it is – the Andrews family only has one heir . Stanley , you’re like family to us . Considering the long – standing friendship between the Hawk and Andrews families , I’m asking you to release my son . ”
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Chapter 145