Regret Came Too Late

"I slept pretty well, Mr. Henderson. I'm really sorry about what happened

yesterday. I panicked after hearing what the partners said and didn't pay attention to the alcohol content," Grace said, her expression apologetic.

"To make up for it, I'd like to get involved in developing the theme park. I'll do everything I can to persuade the director to move out. Please let me take this on," she insisted.

Ethan took a sip of his coffee and said indifferently, "Don't do that again next time."

Grace suddenly recalled how, last night, he had turned his head and said, "Don't do that."

Damn! She was such an animal!

"I'm really sorry. I'll head to the hospital right away and try to solve the issue for you, Mr. Henderson.

"Also, I noticed you have dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep well last night? I can continue to act as a sleeping aid tonight."

Ethan paused as if considering the idea but then hesitated.

Grace quickly raised her hand in a solemn vow. "I swear to Mr. Henderson, I have absolutely no such intentions. If I do, then..."

He interrupted before she could finish the vow. "Don't say it."

Her throat felt like it was being squeezed, and she quickly shut her mouth. "So, should I head to the site now?" she asked.

Ethan hummed his response.

Before she could leave, the door suddenly swung open, and Yancey walked in without knocking.

headache coming on at the

the wedding instead of showing up

Yancey's tone was urgent as he

his hand, but Yancey firmly pressed both his hands on

Stay away from my uncle. Your lips weren't swollen from an

had struck it, and she slapped him across the face

reached the top floor and heard Grace in Ethan's office. As if losing all sense of reason, he threw caution

slap landed heavily on his cheek. She put everything into it, and her

trembling with anger, and her breath came

enough in front of Ethan last night. His clear rejection had been written all over his face,

his mouth, making her feel even more

face as if he

he

a deep breath and forced a smile. "Shouldn't you

on leave these

wast few

days."

bit his lip, and his eyes reddened instantly. He

quietly handling documents on his desk,

Yancey gritted his teeth.

that loudly claimed last night that only those who aren't loved were the third

he could have cursed, but

something important to tell you, Grace.

wasn't interested in hearing him. Every

nonsense.