Regret Came Too Late

Grace hummed a response before looking at Carmen.

Carmen got up. "I'm going back now. Gra-Grace, thanks for keeping the Lambert family's company afloat."

Considering how Grace addressed her as "Mrs. Lambert" earlier, she did not dare to speak to her in an endearing manner.

Meanwhile, Grace had heard Carmen stutter when she called her name twice. There was an inexplicable feeling of dejection.

That forlorn feeling came crashing in like the great tide.

Grace opened her mouth to say something, but only nodded in the end.

Carmen turned around and began making her way to the exit, with Andrea following diligently behind.

Only Liam and Grace were left in the room.

As Grace had forgiven Liam, he managed to recompose himself very quickly. "Look at all these books on the shelf. I've finished reading them. I'm really doing my best.

"You can just call me and test me on them. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll make sure to get to the bottom of it. Please don't leave me here all by myself.

me feel like the entire world has

lifted her hand and gave him a few pats

lips. Suddenly, he

was feel bad to see Alice-whom he had grown up with- fall on hard times. Who would have known that he would be

all his life—who dumped him here without an ounce of

nun-in a short matter of time, his world had

to brace himself for the pill that tormented him. He would be thrown into a great panic, making him feel like he had lost

him, that sense of panic was finally gone. Big teardrops

She took the napkin and wiped his

man. How can you

have no idea how scary

How are you going to be a role model to your child if you cry over

of her mouth, Liam's expression became filled with panic. "I'm sorry, Grace. I'm really

panic-stricken he had become,

her little brother start

I'll call you every now and

next month. But you must remember, I will not forgive you every

me to cut off all ties with you, I will