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.

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

her chest, but beyond that, nothing

right call. When Grandpa passed, you cried for days. In his final moments, he pulled you aside, just the two of you, and whispered something. No one knows what he said. After that, you stopped eating and fainted. But whenever you had time,

pain throbbed in her head as Grace made her way up

continued, "When Alice first came to the family, Grandpa didn't like her. He said she had a questionable character, but he

a long moment, his voice dropping. "It broke his

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

Liam called, his

onto the steps, pressing her fingers to her temples. "I'm