Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 19 Grace opened her bluny eyes and tried to look up at Ethan , but everything was a haor .

She mustered enough strength to reach out and grab his hand that was resting on the arm of the wheelchair , Hedidnt puillaway , but he didnt move any closer , either .

He kept himsell at a distance Give me wat please It was unbeatable , the heat consuming her .

Ethans fingers suddenly rightmed on her chin , forcing her to look at him .

Do you know who I am ? chadna idea all she knew was she was about to the of thirst .

the hand he used to grip her chin beese strangely alluring .

She took his hand with both of hers and kissed her way from his fingertips to his palen .

His handled slighth , i at his throat babbed as he tuned his wheelchair .

She was leaning at it , and at that moment , she fell onto the carpet .noveldrama

The temperature in the room was low , and all the cell see was him moving toward the bathroom .

Soon , the sound of water running filled the space .

race curled up on the carpet , feeling like her skin was crawling with a thousand ants , an unbearable , bone deep itch .

Than ignored ber , instead moving to a comer , picking up a book , and starting to read .

Gears breath came in shallow page , her body slick with sweat 20 minutes later , she felt like she had just been pulled from the depths of water , her hair drenched in sıral Ethan moved over and scooped her up , carrying her into the bathroom and dumping her into a tub filled with cold water .

The collision of scorching heat and icy cold made her shiver violently .

For a briet moment , her mind cleared , and she pressed her lips together .

She was soaked through as she sat in the tub Ethans expensive suit became damp from the splashes , but he sat in his wheelchair , staring down at her .

Are you feeling better ? he asked Gewor shivered again , about to say that she was feeling fine , but the heat came rushing back , stronger than before , overwhelming her again .

She leaned back , nearly slipping into the tub Ethans reflexes were quick .

He grabbed her just in time , his own clothes getting soaked in the process .

Drace need in the rub , and her hands cupped his face in a frantic kiss .

This mun how could his kisses be so cold ? She praed his lips open with her tongue , trying to pull more from him .

But before she could , she was suddenly pushed under the water .

Ethan turned around .

His hands were gripping the sides of his wheelchair , his fingers were curled up tightly , and the tendons in his wrists flexed .

Corse out when youre fully awake .

done was truly awake now .

Her body was still burning with heat , but now she felt the sting of the cold creeping in .

She slapped her face a few times , finally realizing her cheek was Taking a deep breath , she buried her face in the cold water until she felt her body cool .

When she finallyrose , she almost collapsed as she stepped out of the tub .

The beat tud faded , but what followed was a deep sense of embarrassment .

She stood at the at the bathroom door , water dripping down her body .

Ethan still sat in his wheelchair , his suit visibly soaked .

Yet , he was unfazed .

His hands crossed over his abdomen , and he raised his eyes slightly .

Grace felt incredibly awkward , her toes gripping the floor , unsure of what to say Are you feeling better ? he asked .

I Thanks for tonight , Mr.

Henderson Hendation the bed Take a look .

IIs useful to you ? trace grabbed the file quickly to distract herself .

It contained information abo the business Layouts of Durvilles major families , including their connection .

It was invaluable for someone like her , who had lost her memory .

Ethen looked down , unbuttoning his suit jacket .

Whim Grace glanced at laim , he passed , frowning .

Yurt out .

They were coundly in a luxury sate , and they were in the master bedroom re awkward than ever , as though she were being treated like a privert .

selled toward the living room , glaring over and sering bilan taking off his suit jacket .

Before long , be trapperated , doessed in fresh clothes , pointing to a shopping bag beside him .

Those air your clothes tio get chungel cirace hurried to grab thebag and went into the bullarcons When slir spened it , she found th chat thoughtfully included underwat Mher quickly changed , clouring at herself in the mirror .

Her check was still a little red , with our side swollen Alter a momeras hesitation , die opened the door and stepped oud .

Chister Ethan was sitting in his wheelchair , flipping through company documents .

There was an ice pack on the coffee table .

He had his head tilted down , and his fingers looked long and graceful , exuding an almost ascetic elegance .

Ice your face , he said .

Grace was still shaken from everything that had happened .

It was already 11:00 pm , but she didnt want to leave .

She sat on the couch , pressing the ice pack to her swollen check The only sound in the room was the rustling of Ethans papers , and the silence was so thick that it felt like a needle could drop and be heard .

Grace had initially felt awkward about the kiss , but now , seeing how calm he was , she suddenly felt like she had blown it out of proportion To him , that kiss was probably nothing more than a passing breeze .

Ethan just seemed like the type of person who had no desires