Chapter 48

“The management has passed down instructions that we’re not to

approve any write-up about Grace Cummins,” the editor replied.

Brian asked in amazement, “Is the Stevens or Atkinson family

behind this?” It didn’t make any sense to him. When he had written about Lily earlier on, the editor had approved his news.

However, he was not allowed to write anything about Grace!

“It’s not them. That’s enough, don’t ask any more questions. In any case, if this piece of news gets released, not only will you lose

your job as a reporter, but I will be sacked as well!” the editor said.

Brian rubbed his eyes. To say he was shocked was an

understatement. What the editor had said… seemed too much of

an exaggeration.

“Grace… is merely a sanitation worker. Who would want to protect

her?”

“You’re too young. In this world, there are many things beyond your imagination,” the editor replied with a sigh. He was also puzzled about why Mr. ReedMr. Reed was out to protect Grace.

Meanwhile, as Jason watched Grace putting away the utensils, he

said, “I heard that the woman who told you to search for her ring has gone to the Sanitation Service Center to offer her apologies.”

“Yes,” Grace replied, “but I have given her gift to Claire.”

I saw from the news

As he talked, he watched Grace carefully for her

reaction.

She looked calm, as though

was of

toward her. “How do you feel?

again make you sad?”

lifted

at.” She smiled softly. “Jay, are you worried about me? Don’t

such a man.”

deepened. Other than being worried

there was something else…

hand to stroke his head. Recently, she had been doing this more frequently. It was a tender gesture, and he’d

if it was a touch so innocent

nothing to me. I will not be sad

it would mean I still loved

searched her eyes for any tell that she was just saying what

to hear.

I saw him. And I’m even more glad that I didn’t marry

then.”

your life have been much easier if he’d supported you? You might be married to him right now and not have

a day.”

“And I don’t mind work. What I meant was,” Grace said, “if my emotions could fade, then they were not that

“Hmm.”

emotions had

that transpired…it revealed Sean’s true nature. And for that, I am grateful. It was a blessing to know that he was not the man for

on her words for a moment. Conflict, hardships, loss…they were what defined us. Grace had been dealt a terrible hand, but she’d risen above it. Maybe

was determined to be positive. And

for most of the people

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