Regret Came Too Late

Grace almost wanted to laugh at how convincing Alice's acting was, having everyone taken in with her act.

"Grace, I'm free today. Want to go out for a bit? Oh, and if you're looking for a place that might bring back memories, I can help. I know somewhere you used to go a lot," Liam said.

That actually sounded like a good idea, especially since Grace wasn't in the mood to argue with Alice. She slid into the car and said, "Alright, take me there."

Liam quickly jumped into the driver's seat, his smile more genuine now. "Alright!"

He stepped on the gas, and the car slowly pulled away from the Lambert residence. Grace had no memories of her past, but as she watched the scenery outside the window, she couldn't help but wonder where Liam was taking her.

To her surprise, the car pulled into a cemetery. It wasn't the same one she'd visited with Ethan, but it still carried that same solemn weight. She got out, glancing at Liam in confusion.

explained, "Our grandpa, Albert Lambert, is buried here. He cared about

her chest, but beyond that, nothing came back

a hand over his face. "Honestly, I wasn't sure if bringing you here was the right call. When Grandpa passed, you cried for days. In his final moments, he pulled you aside,

pain throbbed in her head as Grace made her way up the

that she still didn't seem to remember anything, Liam continued, "When Alice first came to the family, Grandpa didn't like her. He said she had a questionable character, but he was old and always on medication. When Grandpa heard about you jumping into the

his voice dropping. "It broke his heart, and he passed away

guilt threatening to swallow her whole. A sharp pain throbbed in her head, growing more intense, and soon, beads of

called, his voice filled

onto the steps, pressing her fingers to her