Stanley yanked Wendy along with him.Wendy stumbled to keep up, her voice panicked. "Where are you taking me? Let go of me! I don't want to go!"Stanley didn't give her a choice. He dragged her out of the apartment and shoved her into the elevator.Samuel stood frozen, shocked by Stanley's domineering behavior. "Hey! What are youโ"Before Samuel could finish his sentence, the elevator doors closed, and the two of them disappeared from his sight.Samuel stood there, speechless.Stanley dragged Wendy down to the parking garage, forcing her into his luxury car.Wendy struggled fiercely, trying to break free from his grip. "What are you doing? What's going on with you? Where are you taking me? I've told you, I don't want to go!"Stanley opened the door to the passenger seat of his Rolls-Royce, his cold, sharp gaze sweeping over Wendy's face. "Are you hiding something from me?"Wendy froze. "What do you mean?"Stanley's eyes dropped to her flat stomach.Wendy instinctively took a
Wendy shot back with a biting remark.Stanley started the car, and the luxury vehicle smoothly sped down the road. His large, strong hands gripped the steering wheel as he turned slightly, a hint of a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "How would I know if you wanted to steal them? There are plenty of women who want to have my children. I can't trust you."Wendy was speechless.He really was arrogant!But then again, Stanley had the kind of arrogance that could back itself up.Wendy, shivering from the cold, knew she couldn't afford to catch a cold while pregnant, so she reluctantly put on his black suit jacket. The jacket was oversized, enveloping her petite frame. "You might have good genes, but mine aren't bad either. Maybe others would want to steal your genes, but I absolutely wouldn't."Stanley's thoughts wavered for a moment. Of course, her genes were no less impressive. She was the talented genius of Harfield, the one who had become the renowned Dr. Ceylanโher g
Wendy froze for a moment, only realizing a few seconds later that Stanley was making a dirty joke, which caught her off guard.Her face immediately turned red with embarrassment. "You're shameless!"Stanley, his long legs striding ahead, casually entered NovaHealth, muttering, "What did I say that's shameless? Is your mind always this dirty?"Wendy was speechless.This man looked so proper, so well-put-together, yet no one was worse than him.Not wanting to continue this conversation, Wendy followed him into the building.Soon, Terence Binder, the director of NovaHealth, hurried over, clearly surprised. "Mr. Hawk, what brings you here at this hour?"Terence wasn't on duty tonight. He had been summoned by Stanley's call and rushed over from home.Stanley replied, "I brought someone in for a pregnancy check-up."Terence raised an eyebrow. "Who is it?"Stanley moved aside slightly, letting Wendy step forward so Terence could see her. "Her."Terence's eyes widened in shock, his
Wendy sat in front of the blood draw station, looking at Stanley. "I don't want to get my blood drawn."Stanley glanced at her, his tone serious. "You don't have to if you don't want to, but you need to tell me the truth now. Are you pregnant or not? I don't like being lied to, especially about something as important as this."Wendy met his gaze and replied firmly, "I'm not pregnant."Stanley nodded, unfazed. "Alright, then. We'll do the blood draw."Wendy raised an eyebrow, a slight frustration in her voice. "I told you the truth, but you still don't believe me. What do you want to hear? Do you want me to say I'm pregnant?"Stanley didn't respond to her directly. Instead, he turned his attention to the nurse. "Go ahead and draw the blood."The nurse, having never seen such a handsome man before, blushed. "Sir, could you please lift your wife's sleeve?"Wife?Wendy furrowed her brow. "You're mistaken. I'm not his wife."The nurse looked confused. "Not his wife? Then why are
Stanley asked again, "So, are you two going to sleep together tonight?"Wendy's body tensed, and she shot back, "I could ask you the same. Are you and Jessica going to sleep together tonight?"Stanley didn't respond. Wendy glanced at his long, elegant fingers as he removed his black suit jacket, revealing a white shirt and a business vest. The sleeves of the shirt hugged his strong wrists, and the luxurious steel watch on his wrist seemed to reflect his sharp, refined nature."We're already divorced. From now on, I'd prefer it if you stayed out of my business."Just then, the sharp sound of brakes pierced the air as Stanley suddenly jerked the steering wheel. The car swerved and pulled over to the side of the road.Wendy was momentarily stunned. "What are you doingโ" Her sentence was cut off as Stanley moved swiftly, pressing his tall, handsome frame against her. Both of his hands cupped her face, and before she could react, his lips were on hers as he kissed her fiercely.We
Wendy repeated her question, asking him if he had feelings for her.Stanley didn't respond. Instead, he gently cupped her face in his hands and leaned in to kiss her lips again.Wendy turned her head away, avoiding him. "Stop!"Stanley's grip tightened, and he turned her face back toward him. "We've already come this far, and you're telling me to stop? Don't you want to try doing it in the car?"Wendy looked at him, the lights of the city casting a brilliant glow on his handsome face. He exuded maturity, wealth, and undeniable charm, and his direct, seductive invitation was enough to make anyone's heart race. Wendy clenched her teeth in frustration. "I do want to try doing it in the car," she shot back.Stanley's eyes darkened, the redness in them deepening as he leaned down toward her lips once more.But before he could reach her, Wendy added, "Just not with you. I'm talking about with my boyfriend, Samuel!"Stanley froze. This woman really knew how to push his buttons."Wen
Wendy's delicate body was nestled in his oversized suit, her small face flushed with a faint rosy hue.Stanley didn't wake her. He opened the car door, stepped out, and gently lifted Wendy in his arms, cradling her like a delicate treasure.As Stanley carried Wendy to his floor, he ran into Samuel, who had just stepped outside. "Oh, you brought her back. Is she asleep? I'll take it from here."Samuel reached out, ready to take Wendy from Stanley.However, Stanley had no intention of handing Wendy over. He walked around Samuel, holding Wendy securely as he made his way into his apartment."Mr. Hawk," Samuel called out to him from behind.Stanley paused for a moment.Looking at him, Samuel continued, "We're all adults here. If you love her, love her with everything you have. If you don't, then let her go. Playing between Wendy and Jessica like this isn't fair to either of them, and it's going to hurt everyone."Stanley didn't respond.Samuel pressed on, "Who do you really love:
Wendy returned to her apartment. Just as she was about to settle in, her phone rang.It was a call from Samuel.Wendy pressed the button to answer. "Hey, Samuel.""Wendy, you're awake! How was it, sleeping at Mr. Hawk's last night?" Samuel teased.Wendy furrowed her brows. "How did I end up sleeping at his place?""He carried you back last night. He just took you straight to his place. I tried to take you, but he wouldn't give you to me. I don't think I would've won if we really got into a fight."Wendy was dumbfounded.It seemed she had fallen asleep in Stanley's car, and he had carried her back to his apartment. But why had he taken her to his place?"Is there something new going on between you two?" Samuel asked, a hint of curiosity in his voice."No. We're divorced. Nothing like that will happen again," Wendy replied firmly.She and Stanley were no longer together, and she would keep her distance from him from now on."Alright, then. How about we meet tonight at Velvet
"Are you okay, Samuel? Have you been eating well? Is anyone bothering you?" Wendy asked.Stanley watched Wendy as she spoke, her face filled with genuine concern for Samuel. The worry and care were unmistakable, no trace of it being forced.Stanley turned away, unwilling to look or listen."I'm fine. Don't worry." Samuel's voice came through the phone, light and teasing. "Mr. Hawk has been treating me really well since he brought me here. I think I've even gained a little weight."Wendy knew Samuel was just trying to comfort her. A small smile tugged at her lips. "Hang in there. I've agreed to perform the surgery on Jessica. Once it's done, you'll be free."There was a pause on the other end. Samuel didn't ask whyโhe always supported whatever decision Wendy made. "Alright. Don't worry about me. I'm doing just fine."Wendy held the phone, her eyes lost in the view of the twinkling city lights outside the window. "After the surgery, let's get out of Hovendale. I don't want to stay
At the mention of those past events, Stanley's usually sharp features softened. "Yes, it was many years ago. I was severely injured and wandered into a forest. It was Jessica who saved me. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be here today. She's the one who gave me a second chance at life."Wendy couldn't help but laugh, a bitter chuckle escaping her lips. She couldn't even put her feelings into words, only feeling a deep ache in her chest; a mixture of sharp pain and a strange, tingling sensation.She had always thought he had forgotten.She had always believed he had forgotten her.In reality, he had never forgotten.He still remembered her.All these years, he had kept her in his heart.To know that the love had been reciprocatedโit was such a beautiful thing, even if he had mistaken the person.Wendy tilted her head back, her small face gazing up at him. "Do you remember the words you said in that cave?"Stanley nodded. "I told her I would take her with me, that I would gi
Stanley tried to gently push Jessica away, but she held on tightly. She tilted her head back, offering Wendy a bright, triumphant smile as she lay in his arms. It was both a taunt and a display of her smug satisfaction.Wendy's expression remained neutral, giving nothing away.Jessica continued to look at Wendy, a playful edge in her voice. "Did you come to see me?"Wendy didn't respond. Instead, her gaze shifted to Stanley. "Mr. Hawk, I need to talk to you."Stanley hadn't expected Wendy to approach him so directly. He started to rise from the bed.But Jessica clung to him, not letting him go. "Stanley, don't leave me! My heart's still bothering me..."Halsey, growing impatient, snapped, "Enough with the theatrics!"Still, Jessica wouldn't let go of Stanley. "Please, you promised you'd stay with me. I don't want you to leave."Stanley frowned, clearly frustrated. "Let go. I'll be back in a minute.""No," she whined. "I won't let you leave."Jessica threw a defiant look in
"Jessica took the crystal pendant?" "That thief! She'll stop at nothing!" Glinda and Halsey fumed, their voices dripping with anger.Wendy gave a small, mocking smile. "Does she really think she'll be safe once she takes the crystal pendant? The truth will always come out, no matter how hard you try to hide it. Let's go back to the hospital.""Alright."-In the hospital room, Jessica sat with Lilian, holding her mother's hand tightly. She asked anxiously, "Mom, did you tell Stanley to come?"Lilian nodded. "I did. He's talking to Zayn outside. He'll be in soon."Jessica sighed in relief. "Looks like Stanley still cares about me. Of course, as long as I'm still the one who saved him, he won't abandon me."She glanced at Lilian, a question in her eyes. "Have the kidnappers and the doctor been dealt with?"Lilian smiled slightly. "Don't worry. It's all taken care of. I had them drugged before they even started their task. Even if they're caught, they won't be able to speak. N
"Wendy, why are you crying? You're pregnant; you shouldn't be upsetting yourself like this." Glinda quickly pulled out a tissue and dabbed at Wendy's tears.Wendy couldn't help but laugh bitterly. She finally understoodโit all made sense now. Jessica had been impersonating her all along!For all this time, Jessica had taken her place, pretending to be the one who had saved Stanley.Stanley had always believed Jessica saved him in that cave all those years ago.Wendy reached up to touch her neck, but there was nothing there. The crystal pendant Stanley had given her was gone.That pendant had been the token of their bond when he saved her in the cave.She hadn't worn it for a while, but she remembered clearly that she had left it in her apartment."Wendy, what's going on? Don't scare me like this," Halsey said.The shock hit Wendy hard, but she quickly steadied herself. "I'm fine. Jessica is a fraud!"Halsey looked at Wendy in confusion. "What do you mean?"Wendy straightened
Stanley stood at the door with his eyes fixed on Wendy, his body tense as though he wanted to step inside.But Wendy, not wanting to face him, quickly averted her gaze.Stanley froze in place.Just then, Lilian's voice rang out from the hallway. "Mr. Hawk, Jessica's heart is acting up again! She wants to see you. You should go to her quickly."Lilian had come to find Stanley again to tell her about Jessica's flare-up.Glinda and Halsey both heard Lilian's voice. Glinda let out a cold snort. "She's asked to see you again. Why don't you go to her?"Halsey muttered, "Jessica's always complaining about heart pains. She's been doing it for years, and yet she's still alive and kicking. It's a miracle."Stanley remained standing tall in the doorway, his eyes still on Wendy.Wendy stayed silent as Halsey poured a glass of warm water. She took it, her eyes lowered as she drank slowly. Her delicate profile glowed in the soft light, almost ethereal.Lilian's voice rang out once more, urg
The kidnappers and Cary exchanged glances. Their composure finally cracked."Mr. Hawk, I'll talk!" Cary was the first to speak.Stanley's lips curled into a faint smile. "Good. Then speak. Who sent you? Who ordered all of this?"Cary swallowed hard. "Mr. Hawk, someone offered a large sum of money to buy the baby in Wendy's womb. That person isโ"But before he could finish the name, Cary suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.Stanley's expression changed instantly. "Someone! Get in here!"A medical team rushed into the room to check on him.Before they could finish, the rest of the kidnappers began to spit up blood as well, collapsing to the floor one by one.One of the doctors stood up, his face grave. "Mr. Hawk, it's no use. They've been poisoned. None of them will be able to speak."Stanley's sharp, chiseled features darkened with cold fury. Zayn leaned in and muttered, "Mr. Hawk, looks like the person behind all this made their move ahead of time. Once the job was done,
Stanley furrowed his brow, shaking his head in denial. "It can't be Jessica."Glinda snorted, clearly unconvinced. "Do you trust her that much?""It's not about trusting her," Stanley replied quickly, his voice firm. "It's that she wouldn't have a reason to do something like that. The child Wendy is carrying is Samuel's, and Jessica doesn't have a beef with Samuel. Why would she go through all this trouble to get rid of Samuel's child? Doesn't that logic seem off to you?"Glinda's eyes sharpened, and she smirked. "Yes, it's true that Jessica wouldn't have any reason to harm Samuel's childโunless, of course, the child Wendy's carrying isn't actually Samuel's, right?"Stanley froze, his mind catching up with her words. He looked at Glinda and Halsey, confusion growing in his eyes. "What exactly are you trying to say?"Both Glinda and Halsey were well aware of Stanley's misunderstanding regarding the child Wendy was carrying. He had always believed it wasn't his.Now, they decided
Stanley stood there, silent, feeling like a rat in the streetโeveryone was out to get him now.Nobody wanted him around."Grandma, I just want to see Wendy," he said softly.Glinda sighed, her patience worn thin. "Fine. Just one look."Stanley sat down at the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed on Wendy's delicate face. Without thinking, he reached out to touch her.Glinda swatted his hand away with a sharp smack, glaring at him. "I only said you could look, not touch!"Stanley fell silent, withdrawing his hand. "What did the doctor say? How's the baby? Is it alright?"Glinda shot him a sharp look. "Thanks for your concern. Wendy and the baby are both fine."Stanley pressed his lips together, absorbing the information in silence.Glinda's voice softened, but her words were pointed. "Wendy's pregnant now. Don't you want to be a father?"The room fell quiet, her words barely a whisper as she asked him under the soft glow of the lights. Stanley hesitated, his expression unreadable