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!"

weakly,

the sight of her battered appearance, his brows furrowed in distress. "Gracie ..." Then, he crouched in front of her, his

like crying as well. "It doesn't hurt,

"That bastard dared to lay his fingers on my sister. I'm going to kill him.

people, and Grace felt somewhat embarrassed. She nudged him and said, "Caleb, we're at the police station. Keep your voice

to annihilate Brodie and his people. None of them will be

Grace chuckled. "Are

forgive

tell Aaron for now. I don't want them to

Are you going to let this

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

let it go so easily. So Grace changed the subject and

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

"How sweet."

that moment, Danzel appeared. Grace quickly got up and greeted him. "Chief

to be in good spirits. It's fortunate

ask who had saved us today. From the way he was dressed, it didn't look like

man who kicked Brodie into the air and subdued