In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 2 A Perfect Match

Grace suddenly recalled the one-week business trip Benjamin had two months ago. She tightened her grip on the phone, her knuckles gradually turning pale.

Had he cheated on her?

She was Benjamin’s secretary and also his secret wife. But she had never heard any rumors of him having affairs with other women until now.

“Mr. Hawkins is so good to his girlfriend. I wonder who that lucky woman is! It seems like they are going to publicize their relationship soon.”

“I googled the woman. Is this her?”

The nurse pushing the medical cart took the phone from the other nurse. “Yes, it’s her!” she exclaimed.

“Isn’t she the second daughter of the Quine family? With her looks and status, she’s the perfect match for Benjamin!”

further away, chatting amongst themselves, their voices gradually faded into the

Quine family

discharge procedures, Grace got into

mind was in turmoil for a long

down. The dim light of her phone’s screen

the connection between the Quines and

was simply too strange for

Grace returned to Hawkins Manor, the lights in the living room

was waiting with her walking stick in hand. “Thank goodness that you’re fine, Gracie! I was so worried that I almost

a smile. She tried to think of an excuse to go upstairs. “I’m a little

someone

aback for a moment before the pain in her heart overwhelmed her

she was the only

was sad because Benjamin hadn’t been spending time with

did she know that another woman’s appearance had stabbed Grace’s heart painfully. It made Grace’s persistence and

time Benjamin returned, it was already the dead of night the next

He turned on the lights, showing his slightly displeased

Why didn’t you