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The young men quickly began teasing, their voices rising in a playful chorus.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat kind of friend is this? Boyfriend or girlfriend?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan, are you secretly dating someone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, what\u2019s going on? Planning to reveal your girlfriend today, huh? Which lucky lady managed to catch your eye?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan smirked and muttered, \u201cKeep it down, or you\u2019ll scare her off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, the crowd went wild.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley sat on the couch, his posture relaxed. Jessica sat beside him, smiling knowingly. \u201cStanley, do you think the person Nathan is waiting for is Wendy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny chimed in, \u201cIt has to be her. Nathan\u2019s totally smitten with her!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna shot them a jealous look. In their social circle, it was hard for regular people to break in. But here Nathan was, inviting Wendy, someone from outside their usual group, to his birthday. That alone spoke volumes about how much he cared for her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley, dressed in a sharp black shirt and trousers, remained calm, his expression as impassive as ever, as though he was a mere spectator to everything happening around him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, the door to the luxurious suite opened, and a graceful figure stepped into the room. It was Wendy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan immediately got up, his face lighting up. \u201cWendy, you made it!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy handed him a gift bag with a soft smile. \u201cHappy birthday, Nathan.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan took the gift from her and guided her to a seat on the couch. \u201cWendy, these are my friends.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
All eyes in the room shifted to Wendy, who now stood at the center of attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan, didn\u2019t expect you to befriend such a pretty angel, one of the young men teased.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo Nathan\u2019s into these pure, angelic types, huh?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHello, pretty lady,\u201d another one greeted her, the group\u2019s tone friendly but curious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy nodded politely, acknowledging them one by one. Soon enough, her eyes fell on Stanley and Jessica, sitting across from her. They were already here, and so were Benny and Sienna, all staring at her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of the men spoke up, introducing Wendy to the group. You\u2019ve probably heard of Mr. Hawk and Jessica, right? They\u2019re like the golden couple in our circle.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna, with a pointed tone, added, \u201cStanley and my Jessica have been together for years. Anyone trying to steal Stanley away from her is just setting themselves up for failure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy knew Sienna was throwing shade at her, but she said nothing in response.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last night, her competitive side had gotten the best of her, and she had tried to flirt with Stanley, testing his interest. Yet, he hadn\u2019t even acknowledged her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And now, today, here they were, attending Nathan\u2019s birthday party together, looking like a loving couple.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She felt almost ridiculous for her actions the day before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 159\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica glanced at Wendy, then turned to Stanley with a smile. \u201cStanley, I\u2019d like some wine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley raised an eyebrow, his expression becoming stern. \u201cNo wine for you, only milk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica had a heart condition, and whenever they went out, Stanley was always strict about it\u2013he never let her have alcohol, only allowing her warm milk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The young men burst into laughter, clearly enjoying the playful dynamic between Stanley and Jessica. \u201cMr. Hawk and Ms. Crone have such an incredible relationship\u2013I don\u2019t think anyone could come between them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny, lounging casually on the couch and chewing gum, shot a glance at Wendy. \u201cYeah, but some people have no shame. They just don\u2019t know when to quit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy could feel the sting of his words, but she stayed silent, sitting up straighter, her posture perfect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna opened her mouth to respond, but just then, Stanley lifted his gaze, his cold eyes sweeping over Sienna and the others with a quiet warning. \u201cEnough. It\u2019s not my birthday, so stop making it about me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The group fell quiet, sensing his displeasure. With a shift in focus, they turned their attention back to Nathan, the birthday boy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan, let\u2019s open presents! Let\u2019s see what the pretty girl got you!\u201d one of them said eagerly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 160\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 160\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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