Chapter 20
Grace kept the ice pack on her face for half an hour, and then she heard Elan say, "It's getting late."
The implication ww.clear-she could renow
She didn't move, still sitting on the rosh. Her heart was racing a litle. Atleast here, she felt safe. Though she was stand of than, it was better than going back to face the unknown dangers waiti for her.
Alice had easily manipulated Sloan, so whatever dirty tick he had planned next would be even worse.noveldrama
tiace placed the ice pack on the coffee table and asked, "Can I stay here tonight? Dean shepon the couch in the living room. I won't disturb you, Mr. Henderson
Tthan had already termed toward the master bedroom. Grace understood the unspoken hint and immediately stood up to jesh his wheelchair.
Even though she knew he didn't need help, she had to take a humble approach, given that she was asking for a favor.
When they reached the master bedroom, she spoke again. "I don't snore. I'll post manage for one night on the couch."
"Do whatever you want
Upon hearing his agreement, Grace's face mediately lit up with a smile. "Thank you again, Sr. Henderson."
Ethan didn't look at her. He leaned against the side of the bed, slowly stamillest vgs.
curace suddenly remembered something Tim had told her he was
doing rehab. Did she just disturb his rehabilitation session tonight?
she hurried over and supported his hand..
Ethan had a tamt, clean scent to him-
something like the crispsomt of pine trees on a winter day
He sat on the bed and slowly moved his legs up.
The way he performed these movements was graceful and effortless. There was no sign of struggle or discomfort, making it oddly pleasant to watch.
Grace stood by the bed, thinking about what Joanne had said. Even if his legs were really damaged, there would still be plenty of women secretly in love with him. But had the accident really happened became She didn'l dane ask, tearing it would trigger a sensitive subject.
When she reached the door, she politely asked, "Mr. Henderson, will you need the lights turned off soon?"
She slowly closed the door behind her.
She was truly exhausted. The effects of the drug had wom her out, and
the hour she spent in the cold water didn't help. Fatigue hit her, and she collapsed into bed, immediately falling into a deep sleep
The next moming she didn't wake up right away. She felt like her entire body was on fire
Someone was speaking nearby, and then she felt her mouth being pried open and something forced into it
She frowned at the biner taste, wanting to spit it out, but the hand was firm, lifting her chin, and she had no choice but to swallow
Ethan placed the bowl down and glanced at the IV bag beside her
"Mr. Henderson, her fewer is almost at 10 degrees, she won't wake up for a while."
The private doctor had been called over in the middle of the night, starting his work at three in the morning when Grace had begun running a örver.
She had just gotten out of the hospital and hadn't been eating well, so her body was already in a weak state. After a cold bath, it was no surpriseshecollapsed.
It wasn't until 7:00 pm the next day that Grace finally stirred Her that felt dry, and she hurriedly tried to sit up but almost tainted
Grace drank
thanded her a glass of water.
ole glass but still feli like she was forgetting something
She glanced at the clock on the wall and quickly tried to get out of bed. "Sorry, thave to go. Yancey is going to the Lambert residence tonight to annul the engagement. " If she weren't preumat, with Yancey's na Ethan watched her stumble toward the dour and sneered, putting the cup down
thought you were actually
was still logry the bad intended to open the
bestroom door, but her vision blackened montentally.
Beluctantly, the had to return to the bed Having had a fever all day, she was completely drained. Before she could say another word, sleep took over, and she was out again.
ined sitting by her side, his expression growing colder. After a long pause, le turned the wheelchair and lett the room. Meanwhile, Yancey did indeed arrive at the
The Lambert Landy were pleased wlin
ad that Grace had taken the burlative to annul ber engagement with Yancey.
Liam cantabulated Alor. "Alor, owgranulations! You and Yarry an
i is annulled, will you two get married right away
was filled with bitter resentment inside. She was sure Grace wouldn't show up tonight. After all, Sloun had already made his move. In a few hours. Those rimbarrassing, photos of Grace would probably be everywhere..
Bydın, meryone world turn their backs on hert, and even that
guy wonki surely stop holding onto any lintasies about her.
Alice's lips curled kalo a satisfiedgrin, her eyes gleaning with a sense of twisted lapparis.
Sitting nearby, Yaurry rolled. He didn't believe for a second
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