salways busy with work .
This kind of thing would only Besides , jemia was inteliable , even if she was desperate to many into the Frank Lamily , Alter e deration , Wendy called Zelda back .
Mas , Frank , Ive already gone to the police to tur Before she could finish , Wendy cut her off .
They wonL Lal o seriously .
The hospital dopped the case , and than wasnt seriously hurt .
( what happened , setian to the Frank pesidence once everything is settled .
Stay and help raise Ethan .
There was a long silence onbo ore still willing to give me armila her chance ? Zeldas voler suddenly nose with emotion .
Wendys leur armained neutral .
Thats what will help you sleep at night , right ? Zelda lei ont a sigh .
I Mr.
I can finds not what Tallil , daces way hell let me come la Relax .
As long as you dont say anythin be able to go back .
wont either .
And Jenna certainly wont adult that her mother gave you money to disappear after takin I taking the tall .
Youll The Frank residence was likely already in choos A thr ! pital , Weinly had heard that Blendhal diber Celeste Knowing ben sensitive than was , matter how many nat Jameshities , 11 wasnt likely that my would last long .
Wendy knew this simply from the few dit vrais she had spent arened the Zelda agreed without hesitation .
Ill do what you say .
You must still care about sthan .
Hes just a child I hope youll come home sooIL .
A that , the distant look on Wendys face instantly tuned cold .
Her voice was calm bout tiens .
This is nothing more than the last bit of congrasstoj marter , you dont need to tell me anything about lalun .
If you do , I will hold you accountable and wont be so fentent at time , eleft for Ellum .
From now on , unless its a life or death Maths that matter resolved , Wendy finally let out a long ball .
Ever the pounding , headache she had began to gase a little .
Sheneeded tourut early , yway tomorrow night , she would be walking lite a battlefield at Frank Manor , Frank Manu was brightly lit all around , glowing like daytime , The guests antised one by one try and Delilah stood at the entrance , personally greeting eachume Everyone invited was lithiential , estate dated by shu the slightest disuspect .
It wasnt matit a black Alphand pulled up at the entrance and a man and woman stepped out that Deatherself walked over and took the womans hand .

She spoke dital tone What took you so long ? Tin you to cancel your work today .
Now go heljout there are a lot of guests tonight .
always , enmigli do unitate anyone .
overly familia gipas her hated , then pulled herself live ti and cosirtyard , chatting and exchanging pleasantutes .
It was purcitely the kind of scene Wendly hated .
Wenaly had bairly taken a few steps Teeling the warmthor las fingertips , she turned back in contusion and asked , is something wrong ;? Enjoy Ad Free Reading e Chapter 28 you dont need to help out .
Youre one of the hostesses of the Frank family , James said , turning to Delilah .
Wendy isnt a helper .
You ordering her around at be is one thing , but doing it in front of all these quests ? Do you want people thinking 1 married a maid instead of a wife ? Delilah was momentarily stromed , a flicker of surprise flashing across her eyes .
You Wendy let out a short lough , drawing their attention Delilah , clearly annoyed by James words , ordirected her fistration toward Wendy .
She frowned .
What are you laughing at ? Oh , nothing Ill go check on Grandpa , Wendy smiled Extrtly , but the sarcasm in her eyes was unmistakable .
From the day she married into the Frank family , Delilah had never treated her kindly .
She constantly criticized Wendy for being useless to the Frank Camily a mere doctor who knew nothing about business and could offer no help to James Everytime they returned to Frank Manor , Delilah would treat her like a maid Wendy had tolerated it in the past to keep the peace .
James never stood up for her , either he seemed to accept her place in the family without question .
But tonight , for once , he had defended her .
Although his protection felt lofty and condescending , almost like charity , it was still something be had never done before .
As Wendy walked toward the house , Delilah scowled James , just look at how spoiled shes become .
James didnt respond and went to greet the guests alongside Henry .
His silence only deepened Delilahs displeasure .
She blamed it all on Wendy , convinced that Wendy had grown arrogant from being favored .
Upstairs , in the masterb bedroom , Robert sat in a wheelchair , Ethan was perched on his lap , happily fiddling with the knot of his tie Grandpa .
Wendy greeted as a maid led her in Robert looked up with a wide smile .
Youre back Ethans been whispering tone about all the temble things youve done .
Ethan had been sent back a couple of hours ago .
Now , nestled in Roberts lap , he didnt even glance at Wendy .
Wendy forced a polite smile and stepped forward , Ive been busy at the hospital these past few days and havent been home .
Its natural for Ethan to be upset with In wasnt really for Ethans sake it was more to appease Robert ..
Ethan turned away with a pour Mommy is lying .

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Auntie Jenna said Mommy doesnt want me anymore .
Nobens expression darkened .
He looked at him seriously .
You mustnt say such things .
How could your mother not want you ? Who told you that ? Thats someone with bad intentions Started by one , Elastaned up at him with wide eyes .
Realizing he had spoken too hardy , Roben softened his tone and smiled .
You shouldnt listen to people who speak badly about your mother .
Anyone who does then int a good person , understood ? Thats not true ! Ethan climbed off his lap with a pout .
Auntie feria Isnt a bad person paddy and I both like her .
Does that mean Daddy and I are bad people , The words at Wendy like a a pusch to the gut .
Her heart sank , She quickly soapped , Litun , dont say such foolish things .
Youll upset your grandfather , Liban finally looked at her for the fist time that négli Mountry , you be the bad person ! Wendy lange she hadnt expected to be the first words out hans mouth after days apart , Beture she could area , Etihad already bolted from the room .
+ A marry quickly used after him Hubert said angrily , Wheres What he cone to see me ? ired to ask him what kind of oueuse hes been teaching that child ! Enjoy Ad Free Reading Chapter 29 A Roberts outburst , Wendy snapped back to reality .
She walked over and gently laid a blanket over his legs James just arrived Hes greeting the guests on your behalt .
Hell be up soon , she said with a soft smile , crouching beside him .
Ameng all the elders in the Frack family , the only one who had never criticized her was Robert , with whom she hail ΓΙ blood ties so Wendys respect and gratitude for him came from the heart .
She was genuinely thankful for the kindness he had shown her over the years , Robert sighed .
Wendy , I know things havent been easy for you in this family .
Its net as glamorous as it looks on the outside .
Ive seen it all .
didnt want to upset him .
She also hadnt forgotten why she had come to Frank Manor with James tonight .
She gently took his hand and said sweetly , Grandpa , you dont need to worry .
Im doing fine , and James treats me well .
More than anything , I have you .
Your love and support mean everything to me .
It I were suttering that much , as you say , I would have lett long ago .
Her words trade Robert laugh out loud , and the tension in the room vanished .

oute de the door , which was lett slightly ajar , stood James .
He heard every word .
His fingers tightened slightly around the doorknob .
Wendy had said similar things before , but they had never hit him quite like this .
He frowned .
Knowing she was saving those words just to comfort Robert still made something twist painfully in his chest .
Mr.
Frank , why are you just standing here ? Its just Mr.
Frank Senior and Mrs.
Frank inside .
A maid suddenly appeared , pushing the door open while carrying a tea sexpression as he entered .
Caught , James had no choice but to collect himself and step in , smoothing over his e Ocendpa Robert suorted in response Ethan is a bright child , and hes at the age where he absorbs everything .
If I ever catch wind of him being exposed to the wrong things again , dont blame me for pulling the serdority card .
The warning in his voice was sharp and clear .
James stepped closer .
Dont worry .
Once Wendy retums home , Ethan wont act out like this anymore ! Wendy stood to the side .
When she heard that , she said nothing , but her expression changed slightly .
wasnt stupid .
She knew exactly what he meant .
He was telling her that if shit came came back , Ethan would stop siding with Jenna .
matter how soft his tone was or how carefully he laid out a path for het Maybe it wouldve made her waver if she had heard that a week ago .
But not anymore .
No m tum , she wasnt buying any of it Rober scowird You think Ethans just being spoiled ? You think he learned that on her own ? Kids only act up whenthe adults around them teach them the wrong Janes sighed and released the brakes on the wheelchair .
As he began to push Robert down the hallway , he said calmly , Lets not talk about this tonight .
Its your blotutay leave the worries for another day .
Let me take you downstalls to join the tun As they passed Wendy , le glanced at her and said , Wendy , stay by Grandpas side tonight She nodded and silently followed on the other side of the wheelchair , where she noticed the faint squle on Roberts face .
She understood perfectly in hobens eyes , James saying that was a sign of care and affection for her .
By keeping her close to Robert all night , James ensured that Delilah wouldnt have another chance to make Wendys life difficult