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 that he showed up

Lily.” As he talked, he watched Grace

reaction.

him,” Grace replied. She looked calm, as

was

room toward her. “How do you feel? Did seeing

make you sad?”

she lifted

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

over such a man.”

Jason’s gaze deepened. Other than

was something

It was a tender gesture, and he’d be lying if he didn’t say that he liked the feel

it was a touch so innocent as tucking his

will

me. If I were sad, it would mean I still

for any tell

to hear.

said. “I’m glad I no longer feel anything at all when I saw him. And I’m even more glad that I didn’t marry Sean back

then.”

You might be married to him right now and

a day.”

I don’t mind work. What I meant was,” Grace said, “if my emotions could

“Hmm.”

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

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

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

determined to be positive. And

he could say for most

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