Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1565: What scare you?

Apparently, being jealous was also something to be celebrated, according to Grace.

Elated that Haines was just "a bit" jealous, Grace dragged him in for some wine. She hadn't planned on having wine tonight, but since she was too happy, she ended up drinking more.

"Hehe." Grace giggled, lounging on the couch with her head resting on his leg. "Jealous."

"..." Haines gazed down at her, studying her flushed cheeks. Her eyes squinted with glee as she chuckled to herself, teasing him.

A shallow breath slipped past his lips as he thought he shouldn't have said "a bit." Even with that word intact, Grace seemed to have decided not to include it in what she heard.

"Were you that happy?" he asked, casually combing her hair with his fingers.

"Mhm." Her smile stretched even more, and she nodded. "I thought that you wouldn't feel such a thing because you're already very mature, but I guess that's not a problem. You can be cute too."

With what she said, he didn't know whether to laugh or feel insulted.

Grace closed her eyes, her smile still intact. His fingers, stroking her head, felt soothing—almost like they were lulling her to sleep. However, the dopamine in her body was stopping her from falling into a deep slumber.

For a moment, silence fell as Haines just studied her face. Even though the gossip at her birthday party left a bitter taste in his mouth, staring at her soothed whatever the gossip had struck within him.

"By the way..." After a while, Grace hummed. Her eyes slowly cracked open and met his instantly. "I might take that case."

His brows rose slightly. "What case?"

"The one on the news."

"That one with the Smiths?"

"Mhm."

head a little. "Did their team reach out to

of the defendant. Apparently, someone on Cassandra Smith's side is working hard to help

you to

smacked her lips, keeping her gaze

then asked, "You

more jealous if

"I'm just asking because you might be accepting it

told me he believed she was innocent," she mumbled. "And I believe you more than any desperate friend out there

didn't tell you

opening her eyes. "If I get her out on bail when the Smiths' lawyer couldn't... it will be on TV.

minor one. Taking Cassandra's case would also mean that Grace would be exposed to the

fact that not all attention was good attention. Who knows whose eyes she would catch once she

decision?" she asked,

don't agree," he

"Why?"

political mix in this case doesn't sit well with me," he expressed. "I'm afraid that

scares you?" She blinked,

he did, all he asked was, "Doesn't

on his lap. Grace adjusted a bit to find a comfortable spot. "Will you sleep here tonight? I want

her back, he heard her mumbling her request for him

have to call Penny and give her a heads-up. If she tells me no, then I won't." "Does her opinion matter that much in

smiled subtly.

"Why?"

family," she whispered. "For me, she's more than just