My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict!

Chapter 48

“The management has passed down instructions that we’re not to

approve any write-up about Grace Cummins,” the editor replied.

Brian asked in amazement, “Is the Stevens or Atkinson family

behind this?” It didn’t make any sense to him. When he had written about Lily earlier on, the editor had approved his news.

However, he was not allowed to write anything about Grace!

“It’s not them. That’s enough, don’t ask any more questions. In any case, if this piece of news gets released, not only will you lose

your job as a reporter, but I will be sacked as well!” the editor said.

Brian rubbed his eyes. To say he was shocked was an

understatement. What the editor had said… seemed too much of

an exaggeration.

“Grace… is merely a sanitation worker. Who would want to protect

her?”

“You’re too young. In this world, there are many things beyond your imagination,” the editor replied with a sigh. He was also puzzled about why Mr. ReedMr. Reed was out to protect Grace.

Meanwhile, as Jason watched Grace putting away the utensils, he

said, “I heard that the woman who told you to search for her ring has gone to the Sanitation Service Center to offer her apologies.”

“Yes,” Grace replied, “but I have given her gift to Claire.”

Sean? I saw from the news that

he talked, he

reaction.

saw him,” Grace replied. She looked calm, as

someone who was of no concern

crossed the room toward her. “How do you feel? Did seeing

make you sad?”

heard the question, she lifted her head to

smiled softly. “Jay, are you worried about me? Don’t worry. Please. I promise you, I would

such a

Jason’s gaze deepened. Other than

her, there was something else…

tender gesture, and he’d be lying if he didn’t say that he liked the feel of her hands on

so innocent as

nothing to me. I will not be sad

sad, it would

eyes for any tell that

to

I no longer feel anything at all when I saw him. And I’m even more glad that I didn’t marry Sean

then.”

been much easier if he’d supported you? You might be married

a day.”

said. “And I don’t mind work. What I meant was,” Grace said,

“Hmm.”

true to him. And hearing her assert that her emotions had not

for that, I am grateful. It was a blessing to know that

words for a moment. Conflict, hardships, loss…they were what defined us. Grace had been dealt a terrible hand, but she’d risen above it. Maybe not financially, as she was strapped to a low-income

she was determined to be positive. And happy.