But Stanley remembered when Jessica had just returned to the country. She had her eye on a Chanel handbag, and he had Zayn buy it for her. Zayn delivered the bag to Imperial Garden, where Wendy happened to see it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s face lit up with joy as she admired the bag, her eyes crinkling in a smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis bag is beautiful,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She seemed to really like it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley replied, \u201cShe likes Chanel bags.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan smirked, \u201cBags, huh? That\u2019s easy. Thanks for the tip.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Benny walked in. \u201cStanley, Nathan, you guys are here!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan glanced at Benny. \u201cBenny, aren\u2019t you supposed to be at the Crones\u2018 residence?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I did. And 1 even ran into Wendy and her adoptive father. Stanley, Nathan, you wouldn\u2019t believe it\u2013Wendy actually rejected her adoptive father! She didn\u2019t even recognize him as her father.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny recounted everything that had happened at the Crones\u2018 residence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan, how could you still have feelings for Wendy? She doesn\u2019t deserve you. Now that you know her true colors, you can see what she really is\u2013a shallow, materialistic, and heartless woman!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny\u2019s frustration was evident.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan frowned. He turned to Stanley, asking, \u201cStanley, what\u2019s the deal with Wendy and her adoptive father?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not really sure,\u201d Stanley answered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan, unconvinced, looked at Benny. \u201cSometimes what you see with your own eyes isn\u2019t the whole truth. I don\u2019t believe Wendy\u2019s really that heartless. There must be some misunderstanding between her and her adoptive father.\u00a0<\/p>\n
11\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t be serious, Nathan! After everything, you\u2019re still defending Wendy?\u201d Benny was furious. He thought Nathan would distance himself from Wendy after hearing all this. \u201cNathan, I think Wendy has really clouded your judgment. Stanley, you need to talk some sense into him!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s cold eyes were unreadable, his expression stoic as he remained silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back at the Hawks\u2018 family estate, Wendy entered the living room, where Glinda was sitting on the couch waiting for her. \u201cWendy, you\u2019re back. Freddy, bring the chicken soup over here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The butler, Freddy, brought over the soup and handed it to Wendy. \u201cMrs. Hawk, Mrs. Glinda asked the maid to prepare this for you. Drink it while it\u2019s hot.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy sat on the sofa and said sweetly, \u201cThanks, Grandma.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Glinda smiled warmly. \u201cWendy, did you settle things with George? I was thinking of inviting him over for dinner tomorrow. After all, we\u2019re family now, and we can\u2019t overlook these little courtesies.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s long lashes fluttered slightly. \u201cGrandma, don\u2019t worry about him. I\u2019ll take care of it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Glinda playfully scolded her, \u201cYou\u2019re such a stubborn child. He\u2019s your adoptive father, after all.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 84\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, a maid came in holding a box. \u201cMrs. Hawk, someone delivered this box for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy took the box from her. \u201cWho was it from?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe said he\u2019s your adoptive father,\u201d the maid replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
George had sent her a box.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Glinda raised an eyebrow. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t he come inside? Open the box, Wendy. See what he sent you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy carefully opened the box, revealing a photograph inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was a picture from her childhood, one that George had taken of her while she was in the bath. He had barged in unexpectedly, capturing the moment. Wendy had quickly covered herself with a towel, but parts of her shoulder, leg, and arm were exposed. Her long, wet hair clung to her face, and her wide, terrified eyes were filled with shock. The dark, dim setting combined with her vulnerable expression would undoubtedly satisfy some twisted individuals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWendy, George sent you a photo? Let me see,\u201d Glinda said, reaching for the picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 85\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 85\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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