Regret Came Too Late

Grace was so furious that her chest ached. She wanted to quickly gather all her important documents, but when she opened the last drawer, she froze.

Inside was a pile of certificates. Among them were the Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst certificates, two of the most prestigious credentials in the finance industry.

Some of these certificates were known as the golden tickets to Varnell Street, yet they had been shoved into the most neglected corner.

Wasn't she supposed to be a useless woman who only knew how to chase after a man?

She scanned them briefly. Unwilling to stay in this house any longer, she quickly packed a few sets of clothes and prepared to leave.

Just then, Liam walked in. "Grace, are you running away from home again? Cut it out. I'm starving."

He strode over and yanked the suitcase out of her hands.

"If you don't go apologize to Mom and Alice right now, no one will bother

themselves with you anymore. How long do you plan to be gone this time? Wasn't

it just yesterday that you pulled this same stunt?

"You were gone for only a few hours before crawling back. You're embarrassing yourself, you know that? You're ruining the harmony of this household."

As he spoke, he angrily tossed her suitcase to the side, scattering her neatly packed clothes onto the floor.

"Do you know why everyone likes Alice more? She's gentle, educated, and competent at work. She's miles ahead of you. Seeing how Mom and Dad refuse to give you any shares, shouldn't you reflect on your own actions and attitude?"

While looking at her clothes on the floor, Grace's patience ran out. She raised her hand and slapped him across the face.

shock. A red mark instantly swelled on his face.

in silence, always indulging him. And

heart twisted for a moment, but

I swear I'm done with you! Unless you cook for me for an entire year, don't even think about talking to me again!

He stormed off furiously.

her suitcase downstairs, she heard Carmen's sharp

your own brother! You're completely out of control! Get outside and kneel until we're satisfied. Otherwise,

at the couch. Alice was gently massaging Liam's swollen cheek, her eyes filled with

toward Grace, he even snorted coldly,

heart. However, she

no longer had the instinct to grovel for their

suitcase toward the door and said evenly, "Good. I don't want to stay here anyway. Since I'm no longer welcome here, I'll leave. The four of you can live happily together. I won't disturb you

"You-you...! How did I give birth to such an ungrateful child? Fine, go! You've never worked a day in your life. Let's see how long you last out there. You'll

response was the loud

trembled with fury. She collapsed onto the couch, hands trembling as she reached for a glass of water. "I shouldn't have given birth to

remained worried. "Mom, don't worry. She

and after what she did to me today,

dollars Joanne had

her a place, she didn't

nearby rentals, aiming to find

located in the heart of Druville, where every inch of land was worth a fortune. The cheapest apartment she found was nearly 20 thousand dollars a month, which was

away, the daily taxi fare would