Chapter 187\u00a0<\/p>\n
The atmosphere in the hospital corridor was suffocating, heavy with tension.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, the door to the operating room swung open, and a doctor in a white coat emerged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy rushed forward, her voice shaky. \u201cDoctor, how is he?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe surgery was a success. He should wake up within 48 hours,\u201d the doctor replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy let out a small sigh of relief. She had seen Nathan\u2019s wound earlier, and though the knife hadn\u2019t struck any vital organs, she still couldn\u2019t fully relax until now. If something had happened to Nathan because of her, she would have never forgiven herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, Nathan was wheeled out of the operating room, and Wendy followed him into the VIP ward. As the door shut behind her, she didn\u2019t even glance at Stanley or Jessica.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica reached for Stanley\u2019s sleeve, frustration evident in her voice. \u201cStanley, Wendy is completely out of control! She slapped you and then slapped me. You have to-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley yanked his sleeve away from her grasp, his tone sharp as he asked, \u201cDon\u2019t you think you deserved that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica froze, her eyes wide in shock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s cold, piercing gaze locked onto her as he dropped the photo onto her lap with a loud snap. \u201cJessica, I never realized how stupid and malicious you really are. You\u2019ve truly disappointed me this time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sting of being called \u201cstupid and malicious\u201d drained the color from Jessica\u2019s face. Fear crept into her expression as she quickly tried to explain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStanley, please listen. It\u2019s true I don\u2019t like Wendy, but I never meant for Nathan to get hurt. I didn\u2019t know things would get this bad\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley shoved her away, his handsome face tight with barely contained frustration. \u201cThis is the last time, Jessica, I can\u2019t keep cleaning up your messes. You need to figure things out on your own.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStanley, I-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to see you. Nathan doesn\u2019t want you here, either. Just go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica opened her mouth to protest, but before she could speak, Zayn stepped forward, his voice low and polite. \u201d Ms. Crone, please.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fuming, Jessica clenched her fists. She had really dug herself into a hole this time\u2013she hadn\u2019t taken Wendy down, and had managed to push Stanley away instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Crone, this way, please,\u201d Zayn repeated, his tone unwavering.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a bitter glance and a fiery red handprint on her cheek, Jessica stormed off, but she didn\u2019t consider it a total loss. Stanley still protected her. As long as he was her \u201cBig Brother\u201c, she would never truly lose.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley stood tall in the doorway of the VIP room, his long figure framed by the glass. He watched Nathan, still unconscious on the bed, his vital signs returning to normal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside, Wendy sat beside him while holding his hand, keeping him company.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Hawk,\u201d Zayn spoke softly, his voice full of concern. \u201cMs. Jessica intended to use Lionel to get rid of Mrs. Hawk, but she caused Mr. Lowe to be hurt. She went too far this time, but you still defended her. I believe Mrs. Hawk is truly furious now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 187\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley\u2019s expression darkened. Jessica had changed so much he almost didn\u2019t recognize her anymore. She was nothing like the girl he had known in the cave years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet, he couldn\u2019t just turn his back on her. He couldn\u2019t let her get involved in the world of crime.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He knew Wendy was angry with him. The slap she had given him still stung. He could feel the subtle ache in his cheek where her hand had landed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Hawk, you should take care of your hand. It\u2019s pretty bally injured.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Blood continued to drip steadily from his palm. Stanley had caught a blade with his bare hand, and the bleeding hadn\u2019t stopped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stanley stared at Nathan through the glass without saying a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy stayed by Nathan\u2019s side, and soon, the night grew deep. As the clock ticked, the door to the room opened, and a nurse entered to check on him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
0\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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