Chapter 188
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Chapter 188
Nathan was doing fine , and his condition was stable .
The nurse left , and soon , Zayn’s voice could be heard from outside the room .
“ Mr. Hawk , you really need to take care of that hand . If you don’t get it treated soon , it could be permanently damaged . ”
Wendy looked up . She noticed Stanley’s tall , handsome figure standing by the door . He had been there all along .
Zayn , glancing at Wendy , added urgently , “ Mrs. Hawk , Mr. Hawk’s hand is still bleeding . Please , just say something . ”
Wendy noticed the blood staining the floor . His hand would likely need a lot of stitches .
She stood up and walked toward the door .
Stanley’s eyes lit up as he saw her approach . His tall frame shifted slightly , his face showing a flicker of hope .
Zayn , relieved , said , “ I knew it! Mrs. Hawk still cares about you . Mr. Hawk , you really should- ”
But before he could finish , Wendy reached out and shut the door with a firm slam .
The door nearly hit Zayn and Stanley’s faces , sending a cold draft through the gap .
Zayn stood there , momentarily stunned , unsure of how to react .
Stanley’s gaze dimmed , the light in his eyes vanishing instantly . He looked through the small window in the door and saw Wendy return to Nathan’s bedside . She held Nathan’s hand and soon fell asleep with her head resting on the edge of the bed .
Stanley gave a bitter , self – mocking smile .
A week passed , and Nathan had made a remarkable recovery . Stanley knew Nathan had fully regained consciousness by now .
In his office at Hawk Group , Stanley was reviewing documents when his phone rang . It was Glinda calling .
Since the last time Glinda had been out with Wendy for a milkshake and a foot massage , she had been grounded and forbidden from leaving the house .
“ Hello , Grandma , ” Stanley answered .
“ Stanley , what have you and Wendy been up to ? Why haven’t you been coming home to see me lately ? Come home for dinner tonight . I miss you two . ” Glinda’s loving voice came through the line .
There was still a bandage wrapped around his left hand — he had 23 stitches , and the wound was still healing . He held the phone with his right hand , silent .
He knew Wendy had spent the entire week at the hospital , never leaving Nathan’s side .
“ Stanley , did you hear me ? I said , bring Wendy home for dinner tonight , ” Glinda urged .
Stanley’s expression remained unreadable , his tone flat . “ Yeah , okay . ”
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Chapter 188
That evening , Stanley returned to the Hawk family’s estate
Glinda greeted him happily , but her smile faltered when she saw he was alone . “ Stanley , why are you here alone ? Where’s Wendy ? ”
Stanley had driven home by himself .
He noticed the disappointment on Glinda’s face and replied “ Grandma , she’s busy with school . If you miss her , you can call her and ask her to come home for dinner . ”
Without hesitation , Glinda picked up the landline in the living room . “ I’ll call her right now . ”
Stanley sank into the couch and casually picked up a business newspaper to read .
Glinda’s call quickly connected , and Wendy’s clear , melodious voice came through the line . “ Hey , Grandma . ”
Glinda smiled warmly . “ Wendy , you’ve been so busy lately , haven’t you ? You never come to see me . Tonight , I’ve had a big dinner prepared , so come home and join me for dinner . ”
At that moment , a maid entered , setting a cup of tea next to Stanley . “ Mr. Hawk , please have some tea . ” Stanley didn’t react , as if he hadn’t heard her .
Wendy’s voice returned , this time tinged with regret . “ Grandma , I’m sorry , but I have a friend in the hospital . I need to stay with him tonight , so I won’t be able to come for dinner . ”
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