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.”

are ten guards patrolling tonight. No one is

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

relented, saying, “Fine. I won’t

her door ajar as she slipped into bed. A sly, cold smile curled

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her tracks, Gracie deleted the messages after receiving Rosie’s reply, ensuring no trace

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morning, Gracie rose silently, her footsteps light as she crept

with a cozy sitting area leading

her eyes falling on Ethan’s serene,

careful precision, she slid onto the bed beside Ethan. She then pulled out her

with a thrill of triumph. In it, they lay side by side, facing the same direction, her head resting on Ethan’s arm, his other arm loosely draped over

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