Regret Came Too Late

Grace had expected Ethan to come out soon, but by the time she saw him again, three hours had slipped by. He looked awful. His face was so pale that it made his lips seem unnaturally red.

Simon hovered beside him, frantic. "Where are your meds? The meds!"

Ethan waved him off weakly, his nose beaded with sweat.

Grace took in the scene, her mind blanking. She rushed to the car, fumbling to find his medication, except she had no idea what she was even looking for.

Before she could search any further, Simon shoved her aside. "Move! You're just wasting time."

He sounded harsh. He searched the car and quickly pulled out a white pill bottle. He tapped out a pill and held it to Ethan's lips.

Anyone could see how close they were. Simon's hands trembled, his fear so raw it looked like he'd go down if Ethan did. But Ethan only turned his head to the side, his eyes hollow with exhaustion.

Simon snapped. "Just take it! What are you waiting for?"

Grace's stomach lurched. If Ethan crashed on her watch, the Hendersons would have her head. She'd disappear without a trace.

Henderson, what else do you need? Just say the word, and I'll get

his gaze. His eyes were bloodshot-the kind that came from too many sleepless nights. Desperation took hold of

you

Grace hadn't even noticed

the hell

so hard she nearly hit the ground. Only then did she realize she had crossed a

expression thunderous. "Grace, cut the act. Just because Yancey dumped you doesn't mean you can slither your

through and through doesn't even deserve to breathe the same air as

But the moment the words left his mouth, he

shut, sweat beading at his temples. He

pushing his wheelchair toward

Grace hurried after them.

into her again, but Ethan stopped him. "Let

to hold his tongue. He took the wheel, leaving Grace in the back with Ethan. The

a water bottle and tapped out two more pills. "Mr. Henderson,