Chapter 107

---- Chapter 107 Susie opened her mouth to speak, but when she looked up, Ethan was standing at the top of the stairs.

His hair was damp, and he stood there silently.

She immediately shut her mouth, suddenly realizing she had said too much.

She quickly turned to busy herself elsewhere.

Grace came up the stairs while holding a warm mug of milk and noticed water droplets still clinging to Ethan's skin, his hair dripping.

Mr, Henderson, you'll get sick like this," she said.

Ethan turned, moving slowly toward the bedroom door, where he leaned against the doorframe for support.

Grace set the milk on the table inside and rushed back to steady him.

He didn't pull away as she helped him inside, and together, they stepped into the room.

He was about to take a sip of the warm milk when Grace's phone rang. It was Yancey.

on edge all day after leaving Henderson Group, unsettled by

the feeling, he found himself

phone and accidentally put

Yancey's voice rang out.

up getting married, would

was talking about backing out? Fat chance! Fearing she might lose her composure before Ethan, Grace quickly left

voice was edged with

Ethan watched her leave, his

down at the milk, saying

down the hallway and only snapped once she was sure

on with you? Alice is carrying your child, and now, you're backing out?" Yancey had been nursing his drinks all night as Ethan's

the dark thoughts creeping in, but he needed some kind

you still care about me?

a good headspace and had

her teeth, panic rising as the thought of

ended the call abruptly, then

Alice, Yancey's drunk.

to get him." Alice's response was

you know he's drunk, Grace? Been all over Yancey again? Are you really that much of a bitch?" Her

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