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Chapter 628
Chapter 628
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“ I’ve had heart problems since I was young , ” Jessica sobbed , her voice thick with emotion . “ I’ve always been incomplete . I finally found you , Dad , but you don’t love me . I had to use despicable means to try and earn your affection . ”
Tears streamed down her face , each one a silent testament to her pain ..
Horace’s gaze was complex as he looked at Jessica . “ You don’t have to do that . It’s all my fault . I’ve neglected your feelings … ”
“ We’ve been apart for so many years . When I thought we’d finally be together again , I hoped you would treat me well , that you would love me unconditionally and spoil me … but I was wrong . My mom is long gone , and now , I just want to go find her . I want to tell her that you don’t love me . ”
The mention of Brittany struck Horace like a knife to the heart . His expression softened ; the harshness melted away from his eyes , replaced by something tender . He stepped closer to Jessica , his voice quiet and filled with regret .
“ Jessica , I’m so sorry . It’s all my fault . Please , give me one more chance . I’ll change . I’ll take you back to the Capital . Whatever you want , I’ll make it happen . ”
Jessica’s voice wavered with emotion . “ Really ? If you’re lying to me , I’ll jump off this bridge right now ! ”
Her body swayed dangerously , as if she might slip into the ocean below at any second .
Horace’s heart skipped a beat , fear gripping him tightly . “ I would never lie to you ! I promise . From now on , I’ll keep my distance from Wendy . I won’t do anything you don’t like . Now , can you come back to me ? ”
Jessica hesitated , her gaze still filled with doubt ; but then , with a soft nod , she slowly climbed down from the bridge . Horace immediately stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her . “ Please , don’t do this again . You scared me . ” Jessica returned the hug , her voice muffled against his chest . “ If you really love me , I won’t do anything foolish anymore . ” “ I promise . I’ll take you back to the Capital . We’ll have a big party to announce your return , ” Horace said , his voice warm with
assurance .
“ Okay , ” Jessica whispered .
Just then , Wendy and Stanley arrived . Wendy stepped out of the car and immediately saw Horace and Jessica in a tender embrace . The scene froze her in her tracks .
Jessica , noticing Wendy’s arrival , turned toward her with a slow , deliberate smile . It was a smile full of triumph – taunting , self- assured , and a clear declaration of her victory .
Wendy stood frozen in place .
Stanley took Wendy’s hand , feeling the icy coldness of her fingers . After all , Jessica is Mr. Larson’s biological daughter . He’s been searching for her all these years , so … ”
Wendy nodded slightly , her face showing she understood . “ I want to go back now . ”
“ I’ll take you , ” Stanley offered , concern in his eyes .
“ No need . I’ll go back by myself , ” Wendy replied quietly .
“ But- ”
Stanley tried to insist , but his phone suddenly rang . It was Angela .
“ I’m guessing that’s your mother calling . Don’t worry about me . I walk home , ” Wendy said with a faint smile before turning to leave .
A sleek luxury car sped toward them , and Samuel stepped out . “ Hey , Wendy . ”
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Wendy walked up to him , then gave Stanley one last glance . “ Bye , Stanley . ”
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She climbed into Samuel’s car ; the vehicle sped off , disappearing into the night , leaving Stanley standing there , staring at the empty road .
Stanley pressed the button to answer his mother’s call . “ Hello , Mom ”
“ Stanley , we should return to the Capital . Mr. Larson is taking Jessica back there , too , ” Angela said firmly .
“ I’m not coming back . I’m staying here to be with Wendy , ” Stanley replied , his voice resolute .
“ Be with Wendy ? But she’s eaving . ”
“What ? ” Stanley’s heart dropped .
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He looked up , his eyes scanning the empty street . Wendy’s figure was completely gone , swallowed by the vast night .
Wendy … had left .
Stanley had been too late to realize it – Wendy was saying goodbye to him .
And now , she had left .