Chapter 19 Return the Pain Twofold

There were too many people on Emily’s side, and Yvonne was mortified by the confrontation.

She backed away instinctively, trying to distance herself from Celia.

Grace swirled her champagne and turned back to them. “Your sister–in–law’s in trouble. Are you not going to stand up for her?” she taunted coldly.

“What are you guys doing over there?” An angry voice echoed.

The crowd parted to reveal Benjamin, who was striding toward them with a dark expression.

He saw Grace immediately.

It had been some time since they had last met. She had put on a little weight and looked

healthier–better, at least, than how she had looked when she had been with him.

Her smile was almost as bright as the spotlights overhead. Her tailored dress complemented her complexion, making her look like a different woman.

He couldn’t take his eyes off her.

When Celia saw her brother, she regained her courage and pointed at Grace and Emily. ” Benjamin, they’re bullying us!”

Benjamin looked around, taking in Celia’s smudged makeup and Yvonne’s agitated state. The

crowd was silent now.

on the

intention of

“I think

didn’t mind being the

sister better.”

similarly indignant. “Leave, and take your sister with you! The Hawkins are not

them also spoke up

one who verbally attacked

She looks young, but her manners need a lot of work. If

call the police, but a glass of champagne was enough to shut her up. What

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frowned. He knew Celia’s

crowd said, he asked Celia,

not daring to argue with her

into Benjamin’s good graces

said softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things.

turned to Grace. “Ms. Lewis, I’m sorry. I didn’t know about

I could turn back time, I wouldn’t get between the two of you at all. I hope you can

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don’t cause any issues for Hawkins Group,

with unshed tears, making her look

with certainty, making Grace out to be a vengeful ex

have fooled everyone else, but her act didn’t work

the one who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why are you acting like you’re the

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