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

fiancee, Lily.” As he talked, he watched Grace

reaction.

replied. She

about someone who was of no concern to

crossed the room toward her. “How do you

make

she lifted her head to look at

what you’re getting at.” She smiled softly. “Jay, are you

such a

gaze deepened. Other

there was

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

touch so innocent as tucking his

Sean is nothing to me. I will not

it would mean I still loved him.”

any tell that she

to hear.

at all when I saw him. And I’m even more glad that I didn’t

then.”

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

a day.”

was,” Grace said, “if my emotions could fade, then

“Hmm.”

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

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 the man

Conflict, hardships, loss…they were what defined us. Grace had been dealt a terrible hand, but she’d risen above it. Maybe not financially, as she was strapped to

determined to be

he could say for most

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