In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 302 Strangers When They Met Again

Grace smiled and said, “It’s fine. You’re the agent of justice. What

they said yesterday was too much. I would have given them a good beating, too.”

But Benjamin protested, saying, “Women shouldn’t dirty their hands. by getting violent. Leave it to the men!”

Then, he stopped and joked, “I forgot to ask your name. What’s your name?”

“Grace Lewis.”

Benjamin nodded. “I’ll remember it.”

Grace asked, “And you? What’s your name? I can’t just call you ‘hey’ whenever I see you.”

Benjamin laughed and looked at her curiously.

“If you want to know my name, meet me at the school’s west gate the day after tomorrow at 3:30 pm. I’ll tell you then.”

Grace was annoyed. “What’s all the suspense for?”

But he waved at her and said, “Don’t forget, 3:30 pm the day after tomorrow. See you then!”

lips. She wasn’t happy with it, but she also couldn’t help

Grace waited patiently for the day to come.

getting ready and dressed up in the morning, choosing her best outfit. By early afternoon, she was already waiting at

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he didn’t

passed since then, and

from her master’s program. Grace thought that she would never see him again

didn’t see him again until two years later, when she returned to the country after graduation. She had a transit flight from Pamore to Frenda and ran into him at the

and carried himself in an utterly different

manner than before.

usual carefree air. Instead, he looked grave, almost making her think she

for someone

indeed the man standing in front of

“Hey, wait …”

him, feeling angry and upset.

did you stand me up two years ago? Do you know how long I waited

he would give her an explanation if she asked hin about it blatantly. She decided

a convincing excuse.

a strange look, frowned slightly, and asked with a straight face, “Who

sentence had almost sent her