The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1124:

“Thank you, Elsa. I can’t say it enough. I have no friends or family here, and I am sorry to trouble you so late,” Gracie said as she followed Elsa upstairs, her eyes drifting to the closed bedroom doors, wondering which one was Ethan’s room.

With a knowing smile, Elsa pointed out the largest door. “That’s Ethan’s room. You’ll stay in the room next to his.”

A ripple of excitement carried Gracie through the doorway of Ethan’s home. Stepping inside the room prepared for her, she took in the elegant furnishings and turned to Elsa with a grateful smile. “I really appreciate this, Elsa.”

Waving off her thanks, Elsa offered a gentle reminder. “You should get some rest tonight. There’s work waiting for you in the morning, and I won’t disturb you further.”

With a pleased expression, Elsa left the room, her heart content that things were going as she had hoped.

Eager to settle in, Gracie gave the room a careful once-over before climbing into bed. But try as she might, her mind refused to quiet down.

Long after midnight, she lay wide awake, unable to shake the rush of anticipation. The hours slipped by until dawn was close. Restless, she wandered out of the room and paused outside Ethan’s door, curiosity pulling her closer. Pressing her ear to the wood, she listened for any sound. Only silence greeted her.

to Ethan sleeping soundly, his features relaxed. A bold, wild idea danced through her mind—what if she crept into his bed? How would he react if he found her sleeping beside

and absurd. Still, she found her hand on the doorknob, trying to

wouldn’t budge. It was locked from

sigh slipped out as she

her own room, she felt that the strange little adventure earlier had left her even more unable to

and

and Gracie got up and

was already there, bustling around.

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over her shoulder and couldn’t help but notice how put-together Gracie looked; she was wearing flawless

heart swell with approval. “Older people need less sleep,” she explained, her tone warm.

make a good impression, Gracie said, “You’re always so