Regret Came Too Late

But before the woman could finish speaking, several men who looked like bodyguards quickly approached and silenced her by covering her mouth.

The guards gave off a cold, dangerous presence. One stood outside the cart and spoke in an official tone. "Ms. Lambert, we're sorry to have bothered you. This woman is a distant relative of Mr. Henderson. Her mental state isn't well, and she somehow got out tonight."

The crazed woman immediately quieted down as if she were terrified of something.

Grace wanted to have a few more words with her, but the guard had already started driving the car away.

The vehicle stopped in front of the central villa, where the lights were still on.

She got out with the magnolia blossoms in her arms but instinctively turned around, wanting to see where the woman had been taken.

However, there was no trace of her left. It was as if she had vanished into thin air.

Grace rubbed her brow, feeling a dull ache return to her head.

Suddenly, the front door opened.

She stood at the entryway and saw that the living room was empty.

She placed the flowers on the coffee table, intending to leave quietly. But just as she took one step forward, she saw Ethan standing on the second floor.

He rested one hand on the balcony railing and said calmly, "Why are you so late?"

Grace looked up at him and asked with a hint of surprise, "Mr. Henderson, is your leg better?"

"Mm."

He lowered his eyes. His throat moved as if he wanted to say something, but held back.

would feel uneasy, yet

scratched her

this late hour. I couldn't find that kind of flower at any florist in Druville, so I had to go pick them in the suburbs, which took extra time. You weren't really waiting for the flowers,

him, who

question

her in a bind. Leaving felt wrong, but staying

finally spoke up. "The flowers are delivered.

step, he asked, "Is

he had seen snowflakes on her

Druville seems heavier than

"Hmm."

feeling uncomfortable. What was Ethan trying to say? He'd speak a little, then stop. She couldn't

unable to bear with the

again. "Are

been racking her brain for an excuse to leave. Upon hearing

expression was still calm, with one hand hanging at

yellow light, the glow faintly outlining

Ethan. It was

over ten branches. I hope you like them,"

deranged woman, her mind had been restless. Now, she

lowered her head and turned to walk

time, Ethan didn't say anything

couldn't help but glance back. He was still standing there, and even his shadow looked

violently.

against her temples, but the pain wouldn't subside.