The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1123:

Gracie paced by her window, nerves raw and bracing for rejection. Lately, her own behavior hadn’t been stellar; she could admit that she’d pestered Ethan too often with demands he had every right to ignore. Even she knew that her present request—crashing at his place for a few nights—pushed the boundaries. Chances were high that Ethan was already asleep. If she asked Ethan to come pick her up, he would definitely refuse her.

She steeled herself for every outcome.

She believed he probably wouldn’t answer at all.

So, when the call finally connected, a rush of hope and relief crashed over her. “Ethan!” Gracie exclaimed.

Elsa could not understand why Gracie would call so late and worried that something might have happened. “Miss Wilson, is everything alright?”

When Gracie heard Elsa’s voice, her heart sank. It was not Ethan who answered her call.

The disappointment was crushing.

urge to hang up

um, I…” She hesitated to

been to her—so much warmer than Ethan, if she was being honest. Elsa had always made her feel welcome, and

emotional. “There are mice in my house! One crawled right onto my hand and bit me.

she heard Gracie’s trembling voice. “Now, now,

and furniture. They squeak and scurry everywhere. I can’t stay here any longer. Elsa, please, could I stay at your place for a while? I’m

place?” Hearing the request, Elsa was lost in thought. The idea seemed perfect. Brenna, with her sharp tongue and icy

better suited for her

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stay at my place. I’ll go pick you up myself. Send me your address,” said Elsa, reaching for her car keys. “Ethan has had too much to drink and is

She knew Ethan would object if he found out about this, but once Gracie was already here, he wouldn’t have the heart

changed her clothes, and

finished his shower, he didn’t notice anything out of place. He just grabbed his phone