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.

the weak? How

Grace had no intention

smiled sardonically. “I think

mind being the

sister better.”

your sister with you! The Hawkins are not

also spoke

one who verbally attacked them

but her manners need a lot of work. If she can attack someone because

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

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frowned. He knew Celia’s

crowd said, he asked Celia,

daring to argue with

took the opportunity to get into Benjamin’s good graces while simultaneously painting

I should have stopped Celia

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

I wouldn’t get between the two of you at all. I hope

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the expo … please don’t

unshed tears, making her

certainty, making Grace out to be a vengeful ex who was taking revenge

else, but her act didn’t work on

a finger at Yvonne. “That’s funny. You’re the one who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why are you acting

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