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.

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

in bed for her, finding only cool sheets. His eyes fluttered open just in time to see her

of bed, a frown of concern creasing his forehead. He felt the chill on her

some

giving Isaac a reassuring kiss, Brittany whispered, “Sleep

check by the doctor. Exchanging greetings, she then sat down for a hearty breakfast with Isaac before they

sprawled on the floor,

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mix of fear and anger

couldn’t help but

good chat, and don’t hurt

recalling their last physical altercation, pleaded, “Bro Isaac, don’t go, please..”

she do if Brittany attacked her

a backward

the door close with dread, too late to

closer to the wall in

finger on me, I won’t let

advanced on her.

to retreat, Joie’s face

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