Chapter 558
Chapter 559
Lillan raised her hand , ready to deliver a sharp slap to Wendy’s face .
But her hand never made contact . A large hand shot out and grabbed her wrist , stopping her in her tracks .
Lilian looked up , surprised to see Horace standing before Wendy , blocking the slap .
Her expression fell . She hadn’t expected Horace to protect Wendy .
From what she knew , Horace and Wendy weren’t particularly close . Now that Jessica was Horace’s daughter- lying unconscious in bed – Lilian had assumed he would side with his flesh and blood .
She couldn’t understand why he would defend Wendy .
Lilian’s frustratio grew . “ Mr. Larson , Wendy poisoned Jessica , and she’s still unconscious . I just want to teach her a lesson ! ”
Edith quickly chimed in . “ Yes , Mr. Larson ! Wendy poisoned Jessica . If it hadn’t been discovered in time , Jessica’s life would have been in danger . Wendy deserves to be punished ! ”
Wendy looked at Horace , standing in front of her . He was tall , broad – shouldered , and his presence was so commanding that it almost completely shielded her . His strength , both physical and in demeanor , gave Wendy a sense of safety .
Suddenly , she thought of Jerry . His shoulders had been as wide and strong as Horace’s .
But he had been gone for many years .
As Wendy got lost in her thoughts , Horace coldly released Lilian’s wrist , and she staggered back a few steps .
Both Lilian and Edith were at a loss .
“ Are you not going to punish Wendy ? ”
Horace didn’t even glance at them . Instead , he turned to Wendy . “ Did you poison Jessica ? ”
Wendy was taken aback .
She hadn’t expected Horace to ask her directly . She had assumed that he would act just like the rest of the Crones and immediately accuse her , but he didn’t . Instead , he asked her .
It was almost laughable . The Crone family , who were supposed to be her relatives , were so quick to judge her . Yet Horace , someone who wasn’t even part of her family , treated her better .
Wendy met Horace’s gaze and shook her head . “ I didn’t . ”
Horace didn’t respond right away .
Wendy continued , “ Are you doubting my medical skills ? I’m Dr. Ceylan , the wonder doctor . If I poisoned Jessica , do you think she’d still be alive ? ”
Edith hesitated . “ What … ”
Wendy looked at them with calm conviction . “ Jessica has made my life miserable . If I had poisoned her , I wouldn’t have left her half – dead . If I wanted her gone , I’d have made sure she was dead , not let her linger like that . And I certainly wouldn’t have stuck around like an idiot so you could catch me . ”
The truth was , Wendy wouldn’t have used such a simple method anyway . Killing Jessica outright would have been too easy . She wasn’t worth that quick end .
Chapter 559
+26 BONUS
Lilian had witnessed Wendy’s sharp tongue before , but this time it impressed her even more . “ You’re just making excuses ! Mr. Larson , don’t believe her lies . ”
Edith quickly added , “ Yes , don’t be fooled by Wendy’s swee words . Jessica is your daughter . You must stand up for her ! ”
Wendy studied Horace , trying to read his response .
Horace gave her a brief glance before turning his eyes to Edith and Lilian . “ Isn’t Wendy one of your own ? Why are you so cruel to her but so invested in my daughter , Jessica ? Are you sure she’s not your daughter ? ”
Horace’s question hit like a bolt of lightning .
Lilian and Edith went stiff , caught off guard .
Horace’s gaze now fixed firmly on Lilian . His eyes seemed to pierce through her as he examined her from above . Wendy isn’t your biological daughter , is she ? ”
Lilian’s face drained of color . She didn’t know if Horace suspected something , but she immediately defended herself .
“ Wendy’s my real daughter ! ”
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