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.

Grace was consumed with remorse and guilt as she reflected on the sacrifices he had made. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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.

"The Lewis family has three sons.

the second brother,"

family business, while Caleb had achieved worldwide fame as a celebrity. That left Victor, who rarely showed himself in

no time to verify

up. "Once we

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

Benjamin isn't that bad,"

he offers no commitments; as your boss, he bears

Grace argued, her exasperation pushing her to confront Xander

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

Grace shouted, "I don't

air and yelled, "That's enough! Both of you, shut up!" In that moment,

Grace!" Xander

You dare to sneak up on me?" Brodie

had been,

from their hiding spots and brought the

the center console. She then pressed a button

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