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 news that he showed

Lily.” As he talked, he watched Grace carefully

reaction.

saw him,” Grace replied. She

about someone who was of no concern to

“How

make you

heard the question, she lifted her head to look at him.

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

such a man.”

Other than being

there was something else…

been doing this more frequently. It was a tender gesture, and he’d be lying if

if it was a touch so innocent as

me. I will

were sad, it would mean

tell that she was

wanted to hear.

feel anything at all when I saw him. And I’m even more glad

then.”

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

a day.”

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

“Hmm.”

emotions had not been strong for Sean, filled

everything that transpired…it revealed Sean’s true nature. And for that, I am grateful. It was a blessing to know that he was

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

to

for most of the people

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