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Just then , the sound of a soft ringtone broke the silence – Wendy’s phone was ringing . It was Nathan calling
“ Wendy , I’m being discharged today . If you don’t come , I’ll have to go home alone , ” he said , his voice light but with a hint of playfulness .
Wendy smacked her forehead , realizing she had forgotten Nathan’s discharge day . She quickly grabbed her things and rushed to the hospital .
Stanley had arrived at the hospital and made his way to the VIP ward , where he found Jessica .
She was lying on the bed , dressed in an oversized hospital gown . Her face was as pale as paper , and she was still unconscious .
Stanley stood by her bed , concern in his eyes . “ What happened to Jessica ? ”
“ Mr. Hawk , last night you left Jessica alone , and she was so upset she collapsed . She was rushed into the operating room for emergency surgery , ” Harry explained , his voice tight with worry . “ The surgery went well , but she’s been in a coma ever since . ”
Lilian and Harry were both visibly shaken , their faces full of anxiety . None of them had expected Stanley to push Jessica away at that moment , leaving her alone .
Stanley felt a deep sense of guilt and self – blame .
Last night , when Jessica had tried to kiss him , all he could think about was … Wendy . He had been thinking about Wendy when he pushed Jessica away . He left the Crone family’s estate and went to the hospital , hoping to find Wendy .
What he didn’t know was that after he left , Jessica’s condition had worsened , leading to her being rushed to the operating room .
Just then , Jessica slowly began to wake up , her eyelids fluttering .
“ Jessica , you’re awake ? ” Harry and Lilian hurried over , helping her sit up .
Jessica looked at Stanley , and her eyes , once pale , were now filled with tears . She felt a surge of hurt and
frustration as she accused him . “ Stanley , where did you go last night ? You left me all alone . Did you go looking for Wendy ? ”
What ? He went to look for Wendy ?
Lilian gasped in shock . Had Stanley gone to find Wendy ?
She was as stunned as Jessica to find out about this . She never thought that Stanley would ever be interested in Wendy .
Stanley’s hands clenched into fists at his sides , but he didn’t respond . His silence spoke volumes .
Jessica’s heart burned with rage . She couldn’t understand why – why he would choose her over Wendy .
Tears began to pour from Jessica’s eyes . “ Stanley , you’ve fallen in love with Wendy ! ”
This time , it wasn’t a question – it was a statement .
Stanley had developed feelings for Wendy .
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Lilian’s expression turned pale . “ Mr. Hawk , how could you ”
She couldn’t believe her ears . Had Stanley truly started to fall in love with Wendy ? How was that possible ? Wendy wasn’t worthy of him !
“ Stanley , don’t you remember your promise to me ? ” Jessica cried , her emotions spiraling . “ You said you wanted me ! Now , you don’t want me anymore . Fine – if that’s the case , I don’t want to live anymore . I’ll just die ! ”
In a panic , Jessica threw off the covers , her body shaking with emotion .
Stanley reached out instantly and pulled her back into his arms . His voice was rough with emotion . “ I didn’t do anything with Wendy . ”
Jessica froze , her tear – filled eyes searching his face . “ Stanley , are you really telling the truth ? Nothing happened between you and Wendy ? ”
Stanley looked at her , his heart heavy . Jessica was his girl . How could he abandon her ?
He admitted to himself that he had been caught up in his feelings for Wendy and even developed real affection for her . He had never admitted it out loud , but his heart was clear enough .
Yet , Wendy no longer felt the same way about him .
And Stanley knew that he had to take responsibility for Jessica .
He gently wiped away the tears from Jessica’s face , his touch soft . “ Wendy and I are done . ”
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