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.”

the

As he talked, he watched

reaction.

Grace replied. She looked calm, as though she

was of no concern to

toward her. “How do

make

Grace heard the question, she lifted her

smiled softly. “Jay, are you worried about me? Don’t worry. Please. I promise you, I

such a

Other than being

there was something else…

her hand to stroke his head. Recently, she had been doing this more frequently. It was a tender gesture, and he’d be lying if he didn’t say

a touch so

nothing to me. I will

it would mean

tell that she was just saying

wanted to

she said. “I’m glad I no longer feel anything at all when I

then.”

your life have been much easier if he’d supported you? You might be

a day.”

not a benchmark for happiness,” she said. “And I don’t mind work. What I meant was,” Grace said, “if my emotions could fade, then

“Hmm.”

And hearing her assert that her emotions had not been strong for Sean, filled him with

Sean’s true nature. And for that, I am grateful.

terrible hand, but she’d risen above it. Maybe not financially, as she was strapped to a

she was determined to be positive.

could say for most of the people who

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