NovelEnglishAngela was momentarily at a loss for words. She had considered what actions she might need to take if Wendy didn't agree; yet the Wendy before her, so calm and composed, caught her completely off guard.
"Alright. I hope everything you've said is true. The engagement between the Hawk and Larson families must happen." Angela paused for a moment, her tone shifting slightly. "My husband has a son outside of our marriage, and because of that, Stanley must marry Horace's daughter" Stanley had a half-brother, a fact that had never been openly discussed-yet Angela had shared this with Wendy. Wendy nodded quietly. "I understand. I'll leave now. Perhaps we'll meet again someday." With that, Wendy turned and walked away. Her slender figure quickly disappeared.
Barbara stepped forward and whispered, "Mrs. Angela, I didn't expect this conversation to go so smoothly. Ms. Wendy is nothing like I imagined. When I went to Royale Residences to bring her here, she was so calm and poised. Her presence could light up a room." Barbara had worked for Angela since young and had stayed by her side through the years.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAngela watched the direction Wendy had gone, lost in thought. "She's not what I expected, either." At that moment, the door opened. A tall, steady figure emerged from the room.
Angela turned around to find that it was Horace.
Horace had arrived earlier and had been in the room, hearing everything that Wendy and Angela had discussed. Horace looked in the direction Wendy had gone. "She's gone?" Angela nodded. "Yes, she's left." "She really isn't your average girl," Horace said thoughtfully. "Stanley has great taste." "I suppose they're just not meant to be," Angela murmured Horace said nothing more.
Wendy walked down the stairs.
Just then, a sleek Rolls-Royce Phantom sped into view and cto a stop. The car door swung open, revealing Stanley's handsand regal figure. Stanley had arrived.
He hurried toward Wendy, his face filled with concern. "What are you doing here? Did my mom give you a hard time? Did she say anything harsh to you?" Wendy shook her head. "No. Your mom is just looking out for you. She offereda check to leave you, but I turned it down." Stanley's eyes lit up, and he placed a hand on Wendy's shoulder. "That's great! I knew you wouldn't leave me. Let's 11 "Mr. Hawk, you're mistaken," Wendy interrupted. "I didn't take the check because we never started over. I don't have any right to take it." 1/2 Chapter 554 Stanley froze.
Wendy coolly pushed his hand off her shoulder. "Tomorrow, Samuel and I are leaving Hovendale, I won't be coming back." "What?" Stanley was stunned. "You're leaving tomorrow?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWendy nodded. "Yes. My pregnancy is progressing, and I need to focus on bringing the child into this world. Don't cafter me. I just want to live a peaceful life with Samuel and the baby." Without waiting for a response, Wendy turned and walked away.
Stanley reached out, grabbing her from behind before pulling her into his arms.
He buried his face in her long hair, his voice hoarse. "I don't believe you ve Please don't go, He held her tightly as though trying to embed her into his very bones.
"We've only just learned the truth about each other. Are we really going to separate now? Don't you remember? We promised we'd always be together." Ch
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