Chapter 889

“No, I had no clue before you left Imperial City. I truly liked you then.”

She really had no idea.

She had altered her plans without a care in the world about who was fleeing with Isaac. Her sole focus was eliminating a future threat.

It wasn’t until Joie came knocking that she started digging and uncovered Brittany’s identity.

Grace clutched Brittany’s hand tightly, trembling. “Bri, I’m so sorry. Don’t tell Zac… don’t let him despise me.”

She was at the end of her rope, coughing up blood in heavy spurts, as Brittany’s tears flowed ceaselessly.

“Bri, promise me…”

Grace couldn’t hold on much longer.

Brittany covered her eyes with her hands to hide the scalding tears and, after a long moment, nodded. “Okay.”

Grace got the answer she wanted and then everything became hazy.

Wails of grief echoed from outside the door.

Grace’s hand slowly lost its warmth, and as Brittany stared at her ashen face, it felt as if something inside her had irreparably shattered

The crying grew louder and more intense.

the Salter

discharge

as to why the heavens over the Imperial

made public,

leading power woman of the Imperial City, Grace’s life had been

into a wealthy family, she was exceptionally talented. She thrived in both her marriage and her

Capital released an obituary, and

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express their condolences.

wishes, she was laid to rest

took charge of the funeral, making decisions on all matters big and small.

twenty-four hours straight, he did not

Late at night.

knelt beside Isaac in front of the

dress shirt, solemn and restrained, much like

hand, her grip tender with empathy. “It’s late, you should get some

hoarse. “I want to stay with Grandma

her hand. “Grandma wouldn’t want you

silence for

bond over the decades was incredibly

his pain. She too had

led Isaac to the living room and poured him a cup of water, pressing it

need

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