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.”

from the news

fiancee, Lily.” As he talked, he watched Grace carefully for

reaction.

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

was

the room toward her. “How

make you sad?”

heard the question, she lifted her head to look

know what you’re getting at.” She smiled softly. “Jay, are you worried about me? Don’t

over such a

gaze deepened. Other than being worried

her, there was something else…

to stroke his head. Recently, she had been doing this more frequently. It was a tender gesture, and he’d

it was a touch so

me. I will not be sad over someone

were sad, it would mean I still loved him.”

tell that she was just saying

to hear.

when I saw him. And I’m even more glad that

then.”

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

a day.”

for happiness,” she said. “And I don’t mind work. What I meant was,”

“Hmm.”

to him. And hearing her assert that her emotions had not been strong for Sean, filled

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

Grace had been dealt a terrible hand, but she’d risen above it. Maybe

was determined to

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