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

no intention of

“I

didn’t mind being

sister better.”

your sister with you! The Hawkins are not

around them also

who

If she can attack someone because they’re infertile, then she’s not a good

just threatened to call the police, but a glass of champagne was enough

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+15 BONUS

He knew

the crowd said, he asked Celia, “Are they telling the

daring to argue with her

good graces while simultaneously painting Grace in a bad

my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things. She’s the one who provoked Ms.

Grace. “Ms. Lewis, I’m sorry. I didn’t know about you when I got together with

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

  1. me.

don’t cause any

eyes shone with unshed tears, making her

be a vengeful ex who was taking revenge on Benjamin through Hawkins

fooled everyone else, but her act didn’t work on Grace

funny. You’re the one who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why

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