The Heartbreak Prescription novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111

Chapter 111

The truth was, Wendy had long since grown used to it.

Wandering, drifting through life–she had grown up that way. But it was only now that she realized something: Warmth, not hardship, was what made her heart ache the most. That was what brought her to tears.

Glinda reached out and pulled Wendy into a gentle embrace patting her back as if soothing a child. “Silly girl, why are you being so formal with me?”

“Grandma, there’s something I need to tell you.”

“Sure, darling. What is it?“”

Outside the door, Stanley stood quietly, watching. Wendy was leaning on Glinda’s shoulder, her delicate lashes fluttering as she cried silently, her tears falling like raindrops.

“Grandma, I can’t stay here anymore. I’m leaving.”

Glinda was shocked. “What? Why? Has that boy Stanley been bullying you again? I’ll go teach him a lesson right now!”

Freddy immediately handed her a feather duster. “Mrs. Glinda, use this!“.

Glinda took it in hand, shaking her head. “Wendy, don’t go. You’re not the one who should leave. If anyone should leave, it’s him!”

Stanley stood outside the door, speechless.

Had Glinda forgotten he was her biological grandson? He was considering the possibility that he was adopted.

Also, he was upset with Freddy. Freddy needed to be reminded who actually ran this house.

Wendy’s soft voice broke through the tension. “Grandma, you misunderstand. Stanley hasn’t been cruel to me. He’s been… very kind.”

Glinda didn’t believe it. “Really?”

Stanley watched as Wendy wiped away the tears from her face with a small hand, laughing softly in her usual cheerful tone. “Of course, it’s true, Grandma. Don’t worry. I wasn’t done yet. Stanley is sending me to Clavéndale University to study. I’ll be staying on campus starting tomorrow, so I won’t be able to stay here anymore.”

Glinda blinked in surprise. “Stanley is sending you to Clavendale University? Well, that’s a great choice! That’s one of the best universities. At least Stanley is doing something right for once.”

Wendy pulled away from Glinda’s embrace. “I’m leaving for registration tomorrow.”

“I’ll go with you.”

“No, Grandma. You don’t need to.”

“Why? All students need a parent to accompany them during registration. You don’t have any, but you have me! I’ll go with you.

Wendy’s eyes glistened again, this time with unshed tears. She forced a smile. “Grandma, if you send me there in a fancy car, it might startle the other students. I just want to keep things low–key and focus on my studies.”

Glinda opened her mouth to argue, but Wendy interrupted before the tears could spill over again. She didn’t want to be greedy. She didn’t want to linger longer than she should, afraid that she might not be able to leave at all.” Grandma, you shouldn’t distract me from my studies. I’ll come visit whenever I can.”

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Chapter 111

Glinda finally relented. “Alright, then. Whatever you say.”

“Thank you, Grandma. Please get some rest.”

Glinda obediently lay back down as Wendy walked out of the room.

In the hallway, Wendy found Stanley waiting.

“I’ve calmed Grandma down. I’ll be leaving now.”

Stanley looked at her, his gaze falling on her tear–streaked face. Her eyes, though puffy and red, seemed even brighter after crying. Her pale skin around her eyes was flushed, and her delicate little nose was slightly pink. Even though she stood with her back straight, with a certain stubbornness in her posture, she looked so fragile.

She looked so utterly vulnerable.