The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1241:

A soft knock at the door echoed as he emerged from the bathroom. Suspecting it was Gracie, he donned long-sleeved pajamas before opening the door.

As anticipated, Gracie stood there, her eyes rimmed with red, her expression forlorn. “Do you need something?” Ethan asked flatly.

Gracie was in a sleeveless nightdress, and the faint scar on her wrist stood out starkly.

“Ethan, I’m terrified they’ll come back tonight,” Gracie said, her voice trembling. “Could you leave your door unlocked while you sleep? Just in case? If they return, I could run to you for safety.”

Ethan hesitated, reluctance settling in his chest. “That is not—”

He did not want to agree, but he also did not want to be pestered by Gracie about this.

Gracie’s pleas grew more desperate. “I won’t bother you unless there is real danger. I promise.”

said, “There are ten guards patrolling tonight. No

I don’t feel safe,” Gracie countered, her voice breaking into sobs. “I’m begging you. The fear is suffocating. I would

“Fine. I won’t lock

returned to her room, leaving her door ajar as she slipped into bed. A sly,

into place flawlessly. Even if she couldn’t have Ethan, she would not let

plan is working like a charm. Thank

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Gracie rose silently, her footsteps light as she crept to Ethan’s room,

sitting area leading to the bedroom

through the bedroom door, her eyes falling on

She then pulled out her phone, angling it, and

by side, facing the same direction, her head resting on Ethan’s arm, his other arm loosely draped over her

photo was flawless, a staged portrait of