Chapter 78\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was trying to save herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The evening breeze felt crisp and refreshing People walked in pairs down the street, smiles on their faces, but Wendy felt a chill in the air. She lifted her arms, hugging herself as if to protect her lonely heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy returned to the Hawks\u2018 family estate, wanting to check on Glinda. As she approached Glinda\u2019s door, she overheard Glinda talking to Stanley.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a gentle tone, Glinda said, \u201cStanley, Wendy\u2019s adoptive father came by today. I could tell Wendy was upset, so you should spend some time with her. She\u2019s been through lot.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She sighed softly,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWendy was sent to the countryside as a child; her real father passed away early, and her mother never treated her well. I can see how lonely she\u2019s been, how much she craves love. Even though Wendy\u2019s adoptive father spent ter years in prison, look at the woman Wendy has become\u2013so strong, so capable. She married into the Hawk family, so we should be grateful to him. If there\u2019s anything he needs\u2013housing, work, money\u2013make sure it\u2019s taken care of. Think of it as honoring Wendy\u2019s father.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s handsome features softened under the dim light as he nodded. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Grandma.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy stood outside the door, her pale eyelids suddenly damp with tears. She didn\u2019t go in. Instead, she turned and walked back to her room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley was in his study working late into the night. When he returned to his room, Wendy was already asleep, curled up in a tiny ball under the covers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After taking a shower, Stanley noticed something on the nightstand\u2013one million dollars worth of a check, the one he\u2019d given to George. Wendy had taken it back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was now lying on the nightstand, returned to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley smiled faintly, his eyes landing on Wendy\u2019s sleeping face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The bedside lamp cast a dim, yellow light over her. Wendy\u2019s sleep seemed restless. Her delicate brows furrowed tightly as she whispered, \u201cMom\u2026 Mom\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was calling for her mother in her sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her long lashes fluttered, and soon large tears slid down her porcelain cheek.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was crying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley paused, and then, without thinking, raised his hand to gently wipe away the tear.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Wendy, still asleep, grabbed his hand. \u201cMom\u2026 Mom, don\u2019t go\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
11\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley froze. Had she mistaken him for her mother? What was going on?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWendy, I\u2019m not your mom!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tried to pull his hand back, but Wendy, unsettled in her sleep, pressed her small face into his palm, rubbing it affectionately. \u201cMom, don\u2019t leave, don\u2019t leave me\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 78\u00a0<\/p>\n
425 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley, exasperated, said, \u201cI told you, I\u2019m not your mom!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Suddenly, Wendy\u2019s small body trembled, and she began to cry louder, sobbing,\u201d \u201cMom\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley felt his heart tug. Tears streamed down her beautiful face, her expression so sorrowful it made him want to comfort her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His heart softened. This was the first time she\u2019d cried in front of him. It seemed\u2026 He couldn\u2019t stand seeing her in\u00a0<\/p>\n
tears.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead of going to the couch, Stanley climbed into the bed, gently patting her delicate back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wasn\u2019t used to comforting a girl, and he felt awkward at first. But then his voice softened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s okay. Don\u2019t cry\u2026 I\u2019m here\u2026 Mommy\u2019s here\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lateefa Khanam is a contemporary romance author celebrated for her emotionally rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. Blending passion with heart-felt realism, her novels often explore themes of second chances, unspoken desires, and the quiet strength of love that grows through struggle.<\/p>\n
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