Regret Came Too Late

Alice's smile faded. There was a time when her sweet words could convince Liam

to do anything. But now, he wasn't so easily swayed.

Grace couldn't hold back a laugh at their exchange from the doorway.

At the sound of her voice, Liam stirred as though ready to get up. But then, something seemed to click, and he settled back down, deliberately turning his

face away.

"What are you doing here? My leg's been broken for 18 hours. You could've waited until I was dead before showing up."

He scowled, too furious to look in her direction. Then, he noticed Grace's empty hands. Even strangers knew to bring flowers, but his own sister came with nothing like she couldn't even be bothered.

And that was when it hit him-how she had used him and tossed him aside. His anger flared even hotter.

"Grace, just leave. I don't want you here."

her hand. He'd be the first to swear he didn't want it if he really wanted something. She eased into the chair beside him, plucked a piece of fruit from the nightstand,

his irritation easing almost immediately. She had the apple peeled in no time. Just

gasket, his chest heaving with frustration. He would've stormed

to his mouth. "Alright, I'll quit messing

Liam's throat. He wanted to snap at her but couldn't quite bring himself to do it. She had him figured out,

few seconds of sulking, he caved and took

unfolded like a private show, and Alice found it painfully irritating to watch. She knew Liam was spoiled through and

wouldn't waste a word on them. The more he cared, the more he'd talk trash

on. Alice's hand clenched

dawned on Liam that he'd been ignoring her, and he scrambled to fix it. "Alice, Grace is

her feet, her smile tight and brittle. "I think I'll step out for some air.

to stir up drama with the family today? I'm in rough shape here. You don't even know how terrified I was last night. Sloan's car came out of nowhere. I seriously thought I was done

gone through as he had been simmering with helpless frustration.