Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 130

---- Chapter 130 Ethan lay in bed while Grace, still too sore to fall asleep, noticed him reading a book. She quietly sat down at the edge of the bed. "Mr. Henderson, I noticed you're walking a bit stiffer than usual Do you want me to massage your legs alittle?" "Okay." Grace had been looking for something to do anyway. Since he agreed, she scooted closer without hesitation. But the second her hands touched his legs, a voice called out from outside the door.

"Uncle Ethan, are you asleep?" It was Jodie. Grace froze and yanked her hands back, panicking as she jumped up to find a place to hide. Jodie's possessiveness toward Ethan was no secret. If she saw Grace in the same room as him, she might actually lose her mind. Grace had asked Susie about her before. Jodie was one of the few women who had unrestricted access to Palm Bay, and she was known to be on especially good terms with Ethan. Just as Grace stood up, a hand grabbed her wrist.

She instinctively jerked away, hard enough to hurt herself. Ethan gently steadied her, his voice calm and reassuring. "It's fine. She let out a breath and sat back down, realizing her reaction had been a little too dramatic. ---- Outside , Jodie's voice was still soft and hesitant. "Uncle Ethan?" Ethan flipped another page in his book and responded evenly, " What is it?" "T just... I'm sorry," she said quickly. "I shouldn't have acted like that before. I shouldn't have lost it here in Palm Bay.

for my brother's sake, but she doesn't belong here. She's not worthy. Aren't you worried she'll ruin the place? Uncle Ethan, don't be mad, okay? I brought you a gift." Grace could hear everything

Jodie found out the so-called toxic woman was currently in the same room with the man she clearly worshiped, she might actually light the place on fire. Grace sighed quietly. Then, Ethan asked her softly, "What's wrong? Grace looked down, embarrassed. "I was just wondering when you're gonna get a girlfriend." It was more of a passing thought, not something she meant to say out loud. She quickly tried to walk it back. "No, I mean, I

the warmth of

into him. "No! I don't care. I'm just... curious." 'As soon as she said she didn't care, Ethan let go of her wrist and returned to reading. Another knock came from the door, and Jodie's voice sounded