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.

face immediately turned red, not knowing what

think perhaps that’s your dream. Because you only care about material things. Or maybe I have

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

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

after that, wanting

bought some lean meat

someone to cook for… mealtimes had more significance now, and she

comfortable routine.

up his coat. Then

nearness had the oddest effect on Grace. It

excited her.

she knew not to let her thoughts turn

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

that.

you feeling?” Grace

“Better.”

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

He nodded.

for another job. Something more stable

continued, “Shall I help you check on the Internet to see

said. “If you

Grace lifted her hand and touched Jay’s head, smiling

taking this

knew that would hurt her feelings, so

of the wealthiest corporations in the city? That his job earned him revenues that rivaled some countries’

power, and

the head of Reed Group, there was nothing

that he had wished for, but he wasn’t content. There

desired… his gaze fixed on the person standing

phone

to pick up the call.

stumbling voice was heard on the other end of

Farah said. I know you’re not a materialistic girl. Although I’m driving a domestic car, I’ll work hard and

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