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.

not

Because you only care about material

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

offer. You’re very kind. However, I live nearby and I’m used to

left quickly after that, wanting

way home, Grace bought

never been one to enjoy cooking and had viewed it more. as a necessity, but having someone to cook for…

she settled into a comfortable routine. When Jay arrived as she was finishing up,

up his coat. Then he came beside her to

oddest effect on Grace. It both

excited her.

she knew not to let her thoughts turn

her brother’ and she’d be wise

that.

you feeling?” Grace asked.

“Better.”

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

He nodded.

another job. Something

continued, “Shall I help you check on the Internet to see if there are any suitable jobs for you?”

said. “If you want me to get a stable job, I’ll do that.”

lifted her hand and touched Jay’s head, smiling happily.

this

to laugh. But he knew that would hurt her feelings,

learned that he was the President of one of the wealthiest corporations

power, and

head of Reed Group, there was

but he wasn’t content. There

gaze fixed on the person standing before

phone

her away to

the phone, a stumbling voice was

heart what Farah said. I know you’re

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