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.”

saw from the news

As he talked, he

reaction.

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

who was of no concern

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

make

the question, she lifted her head

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

over such a man.”

gaze deepened. Other

her, there was something

Recently, she had been doing this more frequently. It was a tender gesture, and he’d be lying if he didn’t say that he

it was a touch so innocent as tucking his

to me. I will not be

I were sad, it would

for any tell that she was just saying what

wanted to

she said. “I’m glad I no longer feel anything at all when I saw him. And I’m

then.”

he’d supported you? You might be married to

a day.”

work. What I meant was,” Grace said, “if my emotions could fade, then they were not

“Hmm.”

that her emotions had not been strong for Sean, filled him with a sense of

I am grateful. It was a blessing to know that he was not the man for me.”

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 determined to be positive. And

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