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.”

the news that he

talked, he watched Grace

reaction.

replied. She looked

talking about someone who was of no

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

again make you

she lifted her head to look at

are you worried about me? Don’t worry.

grieve over such a

gaze deepened. Other than

her, there was something

his head. Recently, she had been doing this more frequently. It was a tender

it was a touch so innocent as tucking his hair

is nothing to me. I will not be sad over someone

I were sad, it would mean I still loved

any tell that she was just saying what

wanted to hear.

when I saw him. And I’m even more glad that I didn’t

then.”

supported you? You might be married to him right now and not have to

a day.”

was,” Grace said,

“Hmm.”

And hearing her assert that her emotions had not been strong

revealed Sean’s true nature. And for that, I am grateful. It was a blessing to know

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 job and living in

she was determined to

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