Regret Came Too Late

Yancey was seething with frustration, his anger blazing as he swore to expose Ethan's true nature.

But it didn't take long before his resolve crumbled. His family had called, asking him to try on the wedding outfit with Alice.

The custom-made wedding dress from overseas had flown in overnight as an expedited order. Everything was arranged at the hotel, invitations had been sent out, and the city knew he was about to marry Alice.

He watched Grace's car disappear in the distance, and his face twisted with a fleeting expression of discomfort.

Since childhood, he had feared Ethan. He was the one person he could never stand, and the idea of Grace falling into the hands of the man he despised was unbearable.

Grace wasn't the same as before. Now, she was radiant, shining in ways that made her stand out.

Truthfully, Yancey felt a pang of regret. He'd spent all these years ignoring the brilliance that Grace carried, constantly looking for chances to undermine her.

But now, when he saw someone secretly eyeing her, the fear of losing her surged over him like a tidal wave.

Grace should never end up with Ethan.

If Ethan had chosen to go after her from the sidelines, then he could've remained

out of sight. At least Grace didn't know his true intentions yet.

from Ethan on the drive

"Progress."

suddenly remembered how she had boasted to him before coming here, only to lose her courage when facing

was and his

she could start

coming

Lambert family, but then he added casually,

her with a wave

didn't know what to say. "Grace, at least come back for my birthday. The family's prepared a

of rejection

her lips.

suffocating feeling crossed her

she just let out

hum of agreement.

soon as she arrived at the Lambert residence, Alice's voice reached

Grace not arrived yet? Could something have happened on the