Chapter 16

Grace’s body froze.

Seeing Sean and Lily, and reliving those hours in the prison… the pain, the terror. Not knowing if she’d live or die.

Her whole body shuddered.

And that stupid ring…Sean had taken her to that jeweler and she’d tried it on. He’d been ready to buy it and she’d laughed and said it was too extravagant. She’d told him to save his money. Her love didn’t cost anything.

“Grace… are you going home?” a man’s quiet voice asked.

Grace lifted her head and saw a man about thirty years old smiling shyly at her. He had short hair and wore the uniform of

the Fleet.

She recalled that this was Chase, from the Sanitation Service

Center’s Fleet.

“Yes,” Grace replied.

“I’m free. Let me take you home,” Chase said.

His light eyes crinkled at the corners. He looked kind. A little bashful even.

Grace remembered Claire telling her that Chase was interested in her. That was sweet, but she had no intention of getting into a relationship.

“You don’t have to.” Grace turned him down.

“It’s all right. I have a car. It’s no trouble to give you a ride home,” Chase said as he made a second attempt.

“Huh! Your car is too cheap. This is Grace Cummins-she only wants to sit in a luxury car. If you could buy her a six-carat diamond ring, maybe then she’d let you drive her around,” Farah said.

Grace sighed.

She was not interested in Chase, but she had wanted to let him down gently.

immediately turned red, not knowing

you only care about material things.

in a breath. “You-you…” Farahwas rendered speechless and she settled for glaring at

turned to Chase. “Thank you for the offer. You’re very kind. However, I live

wanting to avoid

Grace bought some lean meat and vegetables.

viewed it more. as a necessity, but having someone to cook for… mealtimes had more significance now, and she took more care with

she settled into a comfortable routine. When Jay arrived as

hung up his coat.

had the oddest effect on Grace. It both settled

excited her.

to let her thoughts

her friend, her brother’ and she’d be wise

that.

feeling?” Grace

“Better.”

the medicine for another few days. I’d hate to see that pain flare up

He nodded.

can look for another job. Something more stable

I help you check on the

will look around,” Jason said. “If you

lifted her hand and

this

that would hurt her feelings, so

Grace say if she learned that he was the President of one of the wealthiest corporations in the city?

money, power, and privilege.

Reed Group, there was nothing denied to him.

he wasn’t content.

fixed on the

mobile phone suddenly

moved her away to pick up

answered the phone, a stumbling voice was heard on the other end of the line.

tell you not to take to heart what Farah said. I know you’re not a materialistic girl. Although I’m driving a domestic car, I’ll work hard and get a better car in the future!”

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