Chapter 499
Chapter 500
Stanley stood there , silent , feeling like a rat in the street – everyone was out to get him now .
Nobody wanted him around .
“ Grandma , I just want to see Wendy , ” he said softly .
Glinda sighed , her patience worn thin . “ Fine . Just one look .
Stanley sat down at the edge of the bed , his gaze fixed on Wendy’s delicate face . Without thinking , he reached out to touch her .
Glinda swatted his hand away with a sharp – smack , glaring at him . “ I only said you could look , not touch ! ”
Stanley fell silent , withdrawing his hand . “ What did the doctor say ? How’s the baby ? Is it alright ? ”
Glinda shot him a sharp look . “ Thanks for your concern . Wendy and the baby are both fine . ”
Stanley pressed his lips together , absorbing the information in silence ..
Glinda’s voice softened , but her words were pointed . “ Wendy’s pregnant now . Don’t you want to be a father ? ” The room fell quiet , her words barely a whisper as she asked him under the soft glow of the lights .
Stanley hesitated , his expression unreadable . “ I never thought about it . ”
Glinda’s smile grew . “ Well , now’s a good time to think about it . Imagine Wendy having a son or a daughter , someone who looks like you or her , someone who’ll call you ‘ Dad ‘ , begging for you to carry him or her . How adorable would that be ? ”
She even caught herself smiling at the thought , imagining holding her great – grandchild at last .
Stanley raised an eyebrow , glancing at her . “ Do you still think the baby inside Wendy is mine ? Do you actually think you’re about to get a great – grandchild ? ”
Glinda blinked , a little taken aback .
“ I’ve already told you , ” Stanley said with quiet frustration , ‘ that baby isn’t mine . You need to wake up . ”
He was saying it for her own good . The higher the hopes , the bigger the disappointment would be when the truth
came out .
Glinda , speechless , extended her arm and smacked the back of his head . “ How did our family end up with someone like you ? ”
Stanley rubbed the back of his head , trying to avoid a smile . “ If you hit me again , I’m gonna hve to start hitting you back . ”
Glinda was beyond irritated now . “ Get out ! I shouldn’t have let you stay ! Get out , now ! ”
Two seconds later , Stanley found himself standing outside the hospital room .
Thud !
Glinda slammed the door shut behind him .
Stanley sighed , his frustration growing .
Halsey , leaning against the wall , chuckled . “ That was quick Did Grandma throw you out ? ”
Chapter 500
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Stanley gave her a blank look . “ Where are the kidnappers and the doctor ? Have they said anything about who’s behind all this ? ”
Just then , Cyril walked over , his face grim .
“ Stanley , ” Cyril greeted .
Stanley nodded . “ Uncle Cyril . ”
Cyril exhaled sharply . “ We’ve got the kidnappers and the doctor , but their mouths are sealed . They’re not giving up the one who’s pulling the strings . ”
At that moment , Glinda stepped out of the room . They were all determined to figure out who the mastermind behind all this was .
Glinda turned to Stanley , her expression serious . “ Let me ask you something : If we catch the person behind this , will you let them go ? ”
Stanley furrowed his brows . “ Of course not . ”
Glinda’s gaze sharpened . “ Then let me ask you another question : What if that person is Jessica ? ”
“ Jessica ? ” Stanley stared at her , disbelief flashing in his eyes . “ You’re telling me Jessica is the one behind this ? ”
Glinda and Halsey exchanged a look , their suspicion clear .
“ That’s right , ” Glinda said . “ We suspect Jessica is the mastermind . She sent people to kidnap Wendy , trying to get rid of the baby she’s carrying . ”
Halsey added , “ Stanley , if Jessica is behind all this , will you protect her ? ”