Chapter 690
Bella planted a gentle kiss on Wendy’s cheek . “ I’m okay , but there just one little thing … ”
Wendy’s face immediately filled with concern . “ What is it ? ”
With a bright smile , Bella replied , “ It’s just that I missed you so much … When I didn’t see you before I slept , I cried ” Wendy’s lips curved into a warm smile . She scooped Bella into a tight embrace . “ I missed you so much , too .. ”
Angela looked up at Wendy , relief washing over her . “ Your came . ”
Wendy stood tall . “ Are you alright ? ”
Angela shook her head slowly . “ I’m fine . ”
Suddenly , Jessica’s voice cut through sharply . “ How did you find this place ? Did you follow me ? ”
Wendy’s clear eyes locked onto Jessica’s face . “ Congratulations . You guessed right – I did follow you . I knew if we kept you in , you’d find a way to sneak out . I’d been waiting patiently . ”
Jessica clenched her teeth and fists in frustration . She had been outplayed by Wendy . She had lost .
“ Is there anything you want to say for yourself ? ” Wendy asked calmly .
Jessica hesitated . “ I— ”
Just then , Stanley stepped in , his gaze fixed on Jessica . “ I never thought you could be this ruthless – kidnapping Bella and my mother ! If you can kidnap and kill today , what will you be capable of tomorrow ? ”
Jessica’s face turned pale . She lunged forward , grabbing Stanley’s sleeve . “ Listen to me , Stanley ! I only meant to kidnap Wendy’s daughter . I never wanted to hurt your mom-
Angela cut her off coldly , “ Don’t try to weasel out ! You were about to kill me to cover your tracks . I haven’t forgotten . ”
Jessica’s voice trembled . “ Stanley , I love you so much … I didn’t want to lose you ; that’s why I did this . ”
Stanley shoved Jessica away , his eyes icy with disdain . “ Save those words for the judge . ”
What ?
Jessica stared at him in disbelief . “ You’re going to turn me in ? I’m the Larson family’s heiress , the richest man’s daughter ! You wouldn’t dare do this to me ! ”
A low , magnetic voice chimed in . “ He wouldn’t dare , but I would . ”
Jessica turned to see Horace stepping in , clad in a long black coat . Shock rippled through her . “ Dad ? What are you doing here ? Wendy , is this your doing ? ”
Wendy nodded . “ Yep . I brought Mr. Larson here . ”
Jessica’s voice trembled . “ Why would you do this ? Why bring my father here ? ”
Wendy looked directly at Horace . “ Mr. Larson , now that the truth is clear – your daughter kidnapped Bella and Mrs. Angela , and even tried to kill them . What do you plan to do about this ? ”
Jessica rushed forward , clutching Horace’s arm . “ Dad , I’m your daughter ! You can’t abandon me ! ”
Smack !
Horace’s hand struck Jessica across the face . Her head snapped to the side , a burning sting spreading across her cheek . Her mind
went blank .
After a few seconds , she slowly turned back toward him , stunned .
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Chapter 692
“ I can’t believe you hit me ! ”
Horace’s gaze was icy . “ Don’t you think you deserve it ? ”