In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 158 Complete Disregard

“Grace, I admit I made a mistake in the past. If I had known that I would be engaged to you, I wouldn’t have turned it down.

“But it’s not too late. You’re single, and I am too. Whenever you’re ready, I can be your choice, “Timothy confessed.

After saying this, he intended to leave her room.

However, Grace stopped him. “Timothy, I hope you understand that you deserve better. There’s no need to waste your time on me.”

He responded, “You’ll always be the best in my eyes. Milady, don’t feel pressured.

“My feelings for you are my own, and whether you choose me or not, it’s entirely up to you. I can handle the result, no matter what it is.”

With those words, Timothy left the office.

However, Grace found herself troubled and distracted throughout the entire day because of his words.

During this time, she had mainly been friends with Timothy and nothing more.

But he was just as determined as a bull, and he wouldn’t give up easily.

dwell on the matter. She

the end of the day, she

Hestia, is something up?” Grace answered the

could clearly sense Grace’s fatigue through the phone. She asked, “You’ve been

replied, “Not too

Grace was a workaholic, much like her son,

for dinner tonight? I’ve prepared a

I’ve been craving your cooking. Just thinking about

don’t be constantly caught up in work. Set aside some time to enjoy life. I’ve already asked Xander to pick you up, and he should be at your office

here?”

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should be arriving

had already spotted Xander outside her office through

window.

as she replied, “I see him! See you tonight, Aunt Hestia!”

phone and left

“Xander!” She called.

raised an eyebrow and playfully ruffled her hair.

playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “Hehe, I was

only they could hear

observed them from