Chapter 222
Chapter 222
Chapter 222
Stanley glanced at Luna beside him . “ Get out . ”
He ordered her to leave the car .
And just like that , he dropped her off in the middle of the road .
Luna got out , and the business car sped off with a whoosh , leaving her surrounded by exhaust fumes .
Luna clenched her fists and stomped her foot in frustration
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Wendy had already arrived at the Hawk family’s estate , sitting on the living room sofa and chatting with Glinda .
Not long after , the large estate doors opened . A chill breeze followed a tall , dignified figure inside – Stanley had returned .
The housekeeper greeted him respectfully . “ Mr. Hawk . ”
Stanley took off his shoes at the entrance and strode into the living room , his long legs carrying him effortlessly . When he saw Wendy , their eyes met .
It had been a while since they last saw each other , not since that day in the school infirmary . Wendy had lost some weight and appeared more delicate . Her once – perfectly round face now had a sharper , cooler air about it .
She was still wearing her school uniform – a white shirt and a checkered skirt , with a jacket thrown over it . Her hair was pulled into a high ponytail , and her youthful , innocent energy was almost palpable .
Stanley looked at her but didn’t say a word .
“ Wendy , you’re back ! Come on . Let’s eat , ” Glinda said cheerfully .
The three of them sat down at the dining table . Glinda sat at the head , while Stanley and Wendy were seated across
from each other .
The housekeeper served Stanley a bowl of soup , and after taking a sip , Stanley furrowed his brows . “ Grandma , what kind of soup is this ? ”
Glinda chuckled . “ It’s Caldo de Cardan soup , for your health ”
Stanley froze .
“ Stanley , ” Glinda continued , “ do you remember what I told you last time ? You’re not getting any younger . It’s about time you and Wendy have children . Drink this soup , and tonight , I want you to make me a great – grandchild .
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Stanley turned his gaze toward Wendy
Wendy raised her eyes to meet his , her gaze steady and clear , then spoke softly , “ Grandma , I still need to go to school tonight . ”
Glinda paused , surprised . “ But Wendy , you just got home ! Aren’t you going to stay the night ? ”
“ I’m really busy with schoolwork , ” Wendy replied gently .
Glinda , with a tender expression , picked up some barbequed ribs and placed them in Wendy’s bowl . “ Wendy , you’ve lost weight recently . After dinner , let Stanley drive you back to school , ”
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Stanley watched her , noticing how quiet Wendy had become . Her long lashes cast delicate shadows on her cheeks as she picked up the rib and took a small , graceful bite .
Stanley felt a pang of something in his chest – Wendy’s silence tonight made her seem so fragile .
After dinner , Wendy got up to leave . Stanley grabbed the car keys , following her outside .
As they walked together , Wendy caught the scent of perfume in the air – it was a sweet , peachry fragrance , familiar and unmistakable . It was the same fragrance Luna used .
Earlier , in the VIP hospital room , Luna had mentioned that her boyfriend would be picking her up and had sprayed this very perfume .
Wendy’s face went pale as the realization hit her . She had found the answer .
In all of Hovendale , other than Stanley , the richest man in the city , who else had the resources to make Luna a star overnight ?
So , Stanley was Luna’s benefactor , the one backing her all along
Wendy had suspected as much , but she hadn’t wanted to believe it .
The two of them walked across the lawn toward the luxury car . Stanley , noticing her sudden quietness , raised an eyebrow and asked , “ What made you decide to come back tonight ? ”
“ Mr. Hawk , do you have some time tomorrow ? ”
“ Why ? ”
“ Tomorrow , let’s go to the clerk’s office and get a divorce . ”
Stanley froze mid – step .
Wendy stopped too , her eyes cold as she fixed her gaze on him . “ Stanley , I want a divorce . I don’t want to wait another day . ”