Regret Came Too Late

Grace had barely made it out of the hospital when Sidney came running after her. Sidney, visibly shaken, reached out and clutched her clothes in a panic. "Grace, I have something for you!"

Grace raised an eyebrow slightly when she saw the recorder.

Sidney wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "It's a long story, but promise me something. Once you clear your name, help me keep my job here."

A small smile flickered in her eyes. He was clearly shaken, probably still rattled by that massive truck driver she had planted in his path. He must've thought Alice was about to have him taken out inside the hospital.

She had expected him to turn to Yancey with the evidence. Instead, he chose her. It was fine by her.

"And what's this, Dr. Tanner?"

"It's proof Alice lied! She was never pregnant. This is a recording of our conversation. Grace, you're a good person. I know you'll help me."

Grace took the recorder, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Alice's a little too good at playing dirty. Hiding out for a few days

It's all

her hand. She transferred the file immediately, but before she could do anything else, a car screeched to a halt in front of her. Four or five bodyguards

haul her off to

the recording straight to Ethan without

she did it-maybe it was like she had told Yancey. Ethan might be cold, distant, and hard to please, but at least he didn't treat

been able to maintain

a message right after. "Mr. Henderson, your human sleeping aid is counting on

her. She didn't resist as she was afraid of suffering

shoved her into the car, and inside sat Liam. His face was tight with guilt. He opened his mouth like he wanted to say something but forced himself to

eye. His eyes were red like he had been

say a word. When they transferred her into a different car, she simply closed her eyes and went to

the Lambert family's bodyguards rode with