Regret Came Too Late

Hours later, the photos of Yancey and Alice spread throughout the city, causing an uproar.

Grace's phone was about to burst from the sheer number of calls, and they were all from Yancey. But she didn't want to pick up. Frowning, she directly blocked his number.

Just then, Liam called her. "Grace, did you see those photos? I'm worried they'll upset you."

"I've seen them. I'm fine."

Liam's expression darkened. "Alice must have done that on purpose. Her mind is really twisted. She wants to make sure you and Yancey never have a chance."

Liam, though aware of Grace's memory loss, still believed that she would go back to liking Yancey if she were to regain her memories.

Grace didn't feel like explaining. She opened her laptop and got back to work. The follow-up with the Yule family still needed her attention. Although Simon had reviewed the contract, who knew if he would set traps for her later?

"Grace, come home for dinner tonight. Dad's been asking about you. His health is getting worse, and people from Lambert Group have come by a few times, making him so angry he nearly had a heart attack."

Liam's voice sounded helpless as if he didn't know who else to turn to. He was only 19, after all. As he continued, he lowered his voice. "I don't think he has much time left."

Those words made Grace's heart lurch. The last time she saw Quentin, he truly hadn't been doing well.

She set her work aside. "I'll come over right away to check on him."

...

Meanwhile, Alice went to find Carmen. She cried as she buried her face in Carmen's arms.

"Mom, those photos must've been leaked by Yancey. I can't show my face anymore. If he doesn't marry me, who else in Druville will?"

daughter, whom she had spoiled for years. If she hadn't been kidnapped all those years

It was all because of

gently patted Alice's back. "Don't cry. I'll call Yancey

uncontrollably,

sat on the other end of the couch,

tears. Who knew if Alice was just

dialed Yancey's number, he quickly picked up. When she mentioned Alice,

mom. Last night, I got drunk, and Alice took me home. That's when those photos were taken. I was blind back then. How could I let someone like her

been with Alice

I'll never

up without

expression grew dark. Yancey had no

night, but our first time was when he was drunk. Now, he's pushing me away. Last night, he even mistook me for Grace and promised he would treat me well for the rest of his life.

sympathy. To be mistaken

after Yancey. Let me help you

are you going to find someone for me, Mom? I'm ruined for

he thinks I'm embarrassing, and he's kicked me to the curb. The whole circle is avoiding me... Unless Ethan wants me. If he does, maybe people

moment, her eyes burned with

With Ethan's status, no one would dare touch

voice harsh. "Alice, do you really not know your place? Even without all these rumors, Ethan would never pick you! Do you

coffe

as she swept everything off the coffee table, smashing it to the floor. "He can be interested in that bitch, Grace, so why can't he consider me? I just didn't have the