In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"It's too early to draw conclusions now!" With that, Peter threw a punch at Brodie, and the two continued to fight.

Meanwhile, in a hidden corner, Grace regained some clarity in her mind as warmth seeped back into her body. She opened her eyes and saw someone holding her.

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Sensing that Grace was about to pull away, Benjamin held her tightly. "Your body is too cold. You could get hypothermia at this rate. Don't move if you don't want to die." Grace didn't move. She understood the situation, so she didn't resist.

"Did you do this?"

Benjamin was shocked. "Why would you think that? Do you think so lowly of me?"

"Who knows? Those men troubled me for a long time. I never contacted you, but you knew where I was. Isn't that strange?"

Benjamin admired her ability to think clearly, even at such a moment.

He held her even tighter. "I'll explain later. It wasn't me. If it had been me, I wouldn't have bothered to save you."

Even though he held her close, Grace was still cold. Benjamin wanted to escape from this chaotic scene.

were alone, he could have done it, but with Grace there too, it wouldn't

in his arms, looking at him in a daze. "It's not quite the same,"

frowned and

recalled memories from

time stood still. But now, looking at you, I can't find a single trace of that person. It's as if you're not the same person..." Normally,

briefly

been so many years.

eyes, Grace said, "Maybe my understanding of you was wrong

Benjamin lose his composure. He tightened his grip on her arm. "Grace, if

better. She chuckled. "If we hadn't had

point

words seemed to plunge Benjamin into the abyss. He understood that he

by hurried footsteps. Grace struggled to get up and looked at the situation

fierce. The people behind him turned

of the policemen fired three shots.

whole scene

her gaze fixed on the man who had

team of police had caught up with him. They had somehow received the news and wanted to come along with him. But these details didn't matter. Xander

Brodie tightened his grip on the blade. He had been fighting with Peter around the area Grace was hiding, so now he was very close to her. Suddenly, he threw a dagger at Benjamin. Benjamin's eyes widened when he saw that, and he instinctively dodged it. Taking advantage