Grace tensed under Brodie's touch, and she stole a quick glance at Xander.

"Xan is really nice, but he can be so stubborn," she confided, her eyes reddening.

"Is that a problem?" Brodie asked.

"Of course it is. Since we were children, he's always prioritized my well-being over his own. I just wish he could live his life to the fullest too," Grace replied, her thoughts drifting back in time.

Xander had willingly stepped aside and allowed her to marry Benjamin. And now he had put himself in harm's way to save her.

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Understanding the weight on her shoulders from her words, Xander clenched his fists and declared, "I'm content as long as you're happy."

Hearing that, Grace sadly closed her eyes. She had known that Xander would never let her go.

As Brodie warily observed the scenery outside, he was reminded of something from their conversation.

asked, "The Lewis family has three sons. Which brother

second brother,"

had achieved worldwide fame as a celebrity. That left

to verify

fell into silence once more, Xander unexpectedly spoke up. "Once we return, you're not allowed to make any public appearances. Especially not with

sudden demand. Xander wasn't known for making such declarations, but

Benjamin isn't that

he

her exasperation pushing her to confront Xander while disregarding the dagger threatening

scoffed, dismissing her words. "Don't be a child. You

shouted, "I don't care! I'm marrying

the dagger through the air and yelled, "That's enough! Both of you, shut up!" In that moment, Xander swiftly disarmed Brodie. He knocked the dagger out of Brodie's hand and restrained

Grace!"

to sneak up on

he had been, he hadn't been ready

panicked and swerved the car off course. Taking the cue, the waiting ambush team swiftly emerged from their hiding spots and brought the cars to a halt. In an instant, a brilliant light enveloped the

over and reached for the center console. She then pressed a button to

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