Regret Came Too Late

Everything that followed happened naturally. Grace had been neglecting Ed far too much lately.

After they were done, Grace instinctively reached for the drawer by the bed and took out a pill.

She heard him ask, his hand still resting on her waist, "What are you taking?"

In Grace's mind, Ed was just an ordinary service worker. Even now, she had never clearly seen his face. Probably just an average-looking guy, but somehow his body was surprisingly well-built.

"Birth control," she said casually.

His hand tensed around her waist. "You don't want to get pregnant?"

She had already swallowed the pill by then. "Not yet," she replied, her voice light. "It's not the right time."

"You shouldn't be taking that," he said, voice low. "I heard it's bad for your health. Is there something that I can take instead?"

Grace blinked, a little surprised he even had that awareness. There were male contraceptives on the market now. She smiled, settling back against him.

Honestly, she had never thought seriously about having children, at least not within the next five years.

It had

off, he

so her back pressed against his chest. "It's just... the next few years are going to be all about work. I'll have to meet with a lot of clients. Getting pregnant now wouldn't be

arms wrapped securely around her, their bodies

his head and placed a kiss

the contracts she had signed with Yasmine and Simon, she had already

the right direction for the company during that time and help Jasper fulfill his potential, there was every reason

was full of hope for

had just finished memorizing

pain was unbearable.

bottles of liquor. She said

even back when he was being reckless,

and downed

smile tuggin at her mouth.

we go tonight?"