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

Chapter 1840: Welcome home, darling.

Two days later...

Grace rubbed her temple, then pinched the bridge of her nose, pushing her eyeglasses up. She had been checking the internet for the past two days, but aside from the major incident on the night of Penny’s abduction, there was nothing new.

According to the reports, the suspects in the vehicle had already been apprehended. The story claimed it was a chase involving a stolen car with a child onboard. But the way the media suddenly stopped covering it and swept everything under the rug told her it wasn’t the whole truth.

She knew it was just a cover story.

"Gosh..." she whispered, peeking with one eye as she reached into her desk drawer. She checked her private phone, but still no word from Haines.

Another deep sigh escaped her as she leaned back in her office swivel chair. It was already late, but ever since Haines left that night, she’d been drowning herself in work. It was the only way to keep her mind from spiraling.

Still, she was only buying herself time.

Her heart was already filled with worry, and just the thought of him being hurt was enough to bring tears to her eyes... like now.

"No," Grace whispered, eyes shut as she shook her head. "No, Grace, that’s not... that’s not what’s going to happen."

"There’s no way he got hurt," she told herself. "Penny’s with him. Everyone’s with him."

She nodded to herself. "That’s right. There’s no need to overthink it. It’s only been two days. Treat it like a business trip."

And usually, business trips lasted at least three days.

With that, Grace packed up her things and shut her computer before leaving the office. The longer she stayed, the more she’d be tempted to keep checking the internet. Though honestly, there wasn’t much difference when she was at home.

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DING!

Her lashes fluttered open as the elevator doors slid apart. Her brows rose as her heart stilled, only to drop when she saw who was waiting.

Mylo.

instantly vanished, replaced

told you not to do that," she muttered, stepping out of the lift and brushing past him.

then silently followed. He didn’t jog ahead to open the car door for her—just let her climb in

leaned her head against

word from them?" she asked after

him to test her patience. She had told Penny she wanted a bodyguard who wouldn’t interfere with her lifestyle. Someone capable, but not

he should also be

breath, glancing briefly at him

tell me. Even if it’s just a dot in a message. I just need to know that

But she knew he heard her. And she also knew—if Haines were dead, Mylo would

in silence. She

as she glanced at

and stepped out of the car. Mylo remained in the driver’s seat, watching her

others. After all, how was he supposed to get paid if she was dead?

to drive to the parking area, his

contacted him—he had no friends or family—so whoever

[From: Captain Angel

Penny here.

complete silence. After

a brief second... a look of relief flickered in

***

to her flat, lazily swinging her handbag. At the door, she lifted the lock cover and entered

sounded, which

didn’t bother putting on her indoor slippers. She simply trudged through the entryway. All she wanted now was to let

the couch, Grace was about to head straight to her room until she noticed

brows furrowed. She looked around

"Huh?"

been tidied up. Most of the

she called, stepping into the