Chapter 54

Chase recalled the first time he’d encountered Grace.

Back then, he had just gotten off work and had noticed her squatting by the roadside. She had been continuously comforting a young girl who was bawling. She had sung and jumped, making all sorts of funny poses as if she did not care at all about the strange glances coming from the surrounding crowd.

Ultimately, she had succeeded and the little girl had stopped

crying.

Then, she bought a bun for the little girl to eat on the spot. She called the police and waited there, intending to see if the little girl’s

family would come looking for her.

In the end, the police and the little girl’s family did arrive.

The child had wandered off and gotten really lost, walking the city alone for hours. The parents were a trainwreck, crying and offering Grace their life savings for protecting and finding their daughter.

Grace had only laughed and refused to accept a penny from them.

left with the little girl in their arms, she had

backs of the family with

had been stolen straight out of his chest. It wasn’t just Grace’s beauty. But her kindness. Her gentility. The quiet

it was love at first sight

in his life that he had ever

woman.

the present. “Would they also not mind you marrying a woman who’s been in prison?” Grace

body froze and his stomach

seek to do something that will bring shame upon you or your family, Chase.” She laughed but it was without humor. “Besides, I don’t think you really want to get involved with my family.” She walked past him to the sink to wash her hands. She kept her back

daze as if he had

words just now.

as Grace finished washing her hands and wanted to leave, Chase suddenly said, “What

I would still be willing to stay by your side even if your parents disagreed and I would be with you till your

their blessing. However, I only see you as a friend and feel no love toward

words could be

she cut him with each

stomach sank lower.

she was surprised to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255