Chapter 755
Chapter 757
Chapter 757
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Wendy and Halsey arranged to meet at a fancy restaurant . They sattogether in a luxurious private room , and Halsey handed Wendy the menu .
“ You waited at the courthouse all day – you must be starving . Go ahead and order whatever you want . ”
Wendy didn’t hesitate . She flipped through the menu and picked out a few dishes .
“ What exactly happened today ? Why didn’t Stanley show up at the courthouse ? ” Halsey asked .
Wendy shook her head . “ I don’t know . I called him , but he never answered . ”
With a sharp slap , Halsey pounded the table . “This is ridiculous ! Stanley stood you up ? I’ll call him right now to find out what’s going on ! ”
She immediately pulled out her phone and dialed Stanley’s number . The ringing tone sounded clearly , but no one picked up
Halsey sighed in frustration . “ Why won’t he answer ? What the hell is he doing today ? ”
Just then , the waiter brought their food , and Wendy quietly began to eat .
Halsey said , “ Don’t worry ! I’ll make sure Stanley gives you an explanation . ”
Wendy was still puzzled by Stanley’s behavior . He was the one who wanted to get married , but he didn’t show up . Even if he was busy , he could have at least answered the phone or sent a message .
Halsey studied Wendy’s face . “ I’m not trying to defend Stanley , but this isn’t like him . Maybe something happened to him . ”
Wendy froze for a moment , the utensils in her hand halting mid – air .
Something happened to Stanley … ?
After waiting all day at the courthouse , feeling disappointed and down , the idea suddenly seemed possible .
Stanley was the kind of man who would talk to her if he changed his mind about getting married . This wasn’t his usual way of doing things .
Wendy looked at Halsey . “ Besides , his phone has been unreachable all day . That almost never happens . ”
She pulled out her phone . “ I’m going to call the Hawk family’s old residence and check with Mrs. Angela and Bella to see if he’s home . ”
Halsey nodded . “ Good idea . ”
Wendy dialed the number .
Angela and Bella were playing in the living room of the old family home . Bella was bubbling with joy . “ Grandma , Daddy and Mommy should be married by now , right ? ”
Angela smiled affectionately and kissed Bella on the forehead . “ Yes , they’re definitely married by now . From today onward , the three of you will always be together . ”
Bella , with a childlike innocence , corrected her , “ Not three – four , actually . ”
Angela blinked in surprise . “ Four ? Does that mean your mommy is expecting another baby? ”
Bella covered her mouth to hide a giggle . “ No , she isn’t pregnant . mean the four of us includes you , Mrs. Angela ! ”
Angela was genuinely stunned . She hadn’t expected Bella to mean her .
Bella hugged Angela tightly . “ Grandma , you , me , Daddy , and Mommy — we’re a family of four and we’ll never be apart . When I grow up , I’ll take good care of you . ”
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Chapter 757
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Angela’s heart melted at Bella’s warmth . Her life had been lonely one failed marriage was enough to ruin her world . That unhappy engagement had marked the start of her painful journey . Her patience had been shaped by solitude ; she was used to being alone .
But now , as she was held in Bella’s small arms , hearing such heartfelt words about love and care , tears quickly blurred her eyes .
Healing wasn’t so hard after all . She had found love .
Angela hugged Bella tightly . “ I love you very , very much too … ”