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

had no intention of

sardonically. “I think

being the bad

sister better.”

and take your sister with you! The Hawkins are not welcome at

also spoke up against

who verbally

She looks young, but her manners need a lot of work. If she can attack someone because they’re infertile,

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

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He

said, he asked

her head, not daring to argue with her

to get into Benjamin’s good graces while simultaneously painting Grace in a bad

she said softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things. She’s the one who provoked Ms. Lewis

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

wouldn’t get between the two

  1. me.

the expo … please don’t cause any issues

with unshed tears, making her look delicate and

out to be a vengeful ex who was taking

but her act didn’t work on Grace and

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

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