Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 175

---- Chapter 175, The police quickly arrived at Liam's ward, but unfortunately , they brought bad news. "The individuals we're dealing with are all fugitives, each with at least three murders to their name. We're not sure why they targeted Ms. Lambert. There's no previous connection between her and them. It could be a contract killing," the officer explained. While the officers were still speaking, Alice unexpectedly spoke up. "Maybe Grace just offended someone without realizing it.

She's always been pretty harsh with others." When she felt everyone's gaze on her, she quickly fell silent as tears slipped down her cheeks. Carmen added, "Grace was never kind to anyone. Even the maids at the Lambert residence couldn't stand her attitude. Alice is right. She probably upset someone without even realizing it." The officers exchanged glances, then sighed. "We're still investigating. The suspects fled quickly and crossed into Vendaria.

We don't have jurisdiction there, so unless they return on their own, there's not much we can do at the moment." Yancey's voice cracked with panic. "What about Grace?" The officers paused for a moment. ''These criminals are ---- ruthless and highly skilled at covering their tracks. We'll keep searching , but several other victims' bodies are still missing. We advise that you prepare for the worst." Quentin staggered at the news, nearly collapsing.

Alice hurried to steady him, her voice quivering with emotion. " Don't worry, Dad. They only want us to prepare for the worst. Maybe Grace will be lucky and make it through, right?" While saying this, she struggled to hide her smile, quickly looking away from everyone. Quentin's face went ashen, as though he had aged years in an instant. His lips trembled several times before he managed to speak. "Grace is just an ordinary girl. How could she survive against such ruthless criminals?

of each other is just so painful." His words made the room fall into an even heavier silence. The officers , unsure how to offer comfort , made a few more notes and left. Quentin sank onto a bed beside

Carmen sighed and took her hand. "Alice, we're so lucky to have you." ---- Alice smiled faintly , keeping it subtle. "Mom, we're family. It's the least Ican do." Two hours later, Liam finally woke up, his voice weak as he called, "Grace!" His eyes scanned the room, and when he saw the people around him, his hand reached out to grasp

Just focus on getting better." His heart sank, and he stared at her, confusion and fear flooding him. "What do you mean? Alice, stop messing with me. What happened to Grace?" Alice covered her mouth to hold back her tears, but a faint smile played on her lips as she turned away. Liam tried to push himself up, but as he looked at Quentin, he saw the same unsettling expression

vaguely recalled that amid the haze of his rescue, he told someone to find Grace, but who was it? The memory felt fragmented , and he couldn't remember the person's face. He

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sense of determination rising within her. That building belonged to Henderson Group, and Ethan was undeniably a brilliant strategist. The media had once reported that from the top of Henderson Group tower, the entire view was a landscape of Henderson

Grace was the best world. That evening,