In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"Have you two been together for a long time?" the medical staff asked.

Grace wanted to say no, but Xander held her hand and nodded. "Yes."

His answer made her heart skip a beat.

After getting his wounds bandaged, Xander left to give the police his statement. Grace waited in the lobby of the police station, Xander's coat still on her.

"Samuel vanished after the incident. He's likely involved," reported Luke.

Grace massaged her temples. "I can probably guess why."

"Mr. Fulton ordered the news to be suppressed. Word won't get out."

"What about my family?"

"We tried to keep it from them, lest they worry. But Caleb was around and found out about it."

Just as Luke explained the situation, two figures rushed into the police station. The one in the lead had a mask on, and he called out, "Gracie!"

To their surprise, it was Caleb. Caleb grabbed a staff member and demanded, "Where's Grace? I'm looking for Grace!"

up weakly, "Caleb,

immediately turned to look in her direction. At the sight of her battered appearance, his brows furrowed in

like crying as well.

embraced her tightly and grumbled, "That bastard dared to lay his fingers on my sister. I'm going to kill him.

Grace felt somewhat embarrassed. She nudged him and said, "Caleb, we're

Caleb couldn't care less. "I'm going to ask Aaron to annihilate Brodie

Grace chuckled. "Are you

forgive them

right. Don't tell Aaron for now. I don't want them

Are you going to

eyes as she replied, "Of course not. It's not

wasn't willing to let it go so

teasing tone, Caleb grinned through his tears. "Lydia is very worried about you. I told her to

"How sweet."

quickly got up and greeted him.

seem to be in good spirits. It's fortunate that

response before getting straight to the point. "I wanted to ask who had saved us today. From the way he was dressed, it didn't look like he's from our side."

kicked Brodie