The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 866

Chapter 866

Brittany felt a pang of thirst after indulging in a late-night snack. In the wee hours, her stomach settled, but her throat parched. She tiptoed downstairs to the kitchen to get some milk.

On her way back to her bedroom, the soft glow from the study caught her eye.

“Must be Grace forgetting to turn it off again,” she mumbled to herself, veering towards the study.

The soft-soled slippers made her steps virtually silent on the polished wooden floor.

At the study’s door, Brittany paused, hearing a low voice murmuring from within.

“You tell me, why’d you have to go so soon? Left me all alone here, still worrying about the grandkids. Can’t join you just yet…

Brittany froze.

Grandma was still awake at this hour?

Realizing she shouldn’t eavesdrop, Brittany quickly retreated. Inside the study, Grace seemed caught in a monologue, speaking to someone who wasn’t there.

that research institute, let alone let Zac take those risks. Thankfully, that girl’s been found. Once

room, Brittany’s return stirred Isaac. He reached out in bed for her, finding only cool sheets. His eyes

out of bed, a frown of concern creasing his forehead. He felt the chill on her as he pulled her into bed, wrapping the blanket snugly

went to get some

up,” he urged gently. After finishing the milk and giving Isaac a reassuring kiss, Brittany

by the doctor. Exchanging greetings, she then sat down for

the floor, her face marred with fresh scratches,

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of fear

Alone.” Brittany couldn’t help but feel a surge of satisfaction seeing Joie in such

and don’t hurt

pleaded, “Bro Isaac, don’t go,

do if Brittany attacked her again?

a backward

with dread, too late to

inching closer to the wall in

finger on me, I

unfazed, advanced on

nowhere to retreat, Joie’s