Regret Came Too Late

Upon returning upstairs, Grace noted the room had been cleaned meticulously. She gave Jasper some final instructions.

"Alright, I'll be leaving now. If you encounter any further problems, feel free to call Sebastian, or you can also reach me."

Jasper opened his mouth, hesitated, and ultimately remained silent about the phone call.

Back in the car, Grace pressed her fingers to her temples. The relentless work schedule had left her with a throbbing headache.

But she still needed to visit Liam.

When she pulled up to where Liam was being kept, the guards outside the yard perked up when they saw her.

"Ms. Lambert, thank God you're here."

She looked toward the room. "What's going on with him?"

The guy guarding him looked a bit sheepish, rubbing the back of his neck.

"He was all worked up about seeing you like an hour ago, then he just clammed up. He's been in there crying. Wouldn't even eat the food we brought him."

Grace took a deep breath.

place was chosen especially for Liam, with nice and quiet surroundings. She knocked and entered without waiting. As expected,

beneath the

pulled the blanket back to

deep breath. "Are you putting on some kind

he heard her voice, Liam became rigid and huddled into an

of the bed. "Weren't you just demanding I come

"It's too

the blanket off him again. "Liam, the company has a lot going on, and I'm busy. I'm leaving if you're just saying this to be

stood up to go but then saw Liam

"Grace!"

voice was choked

turning back to help him

swollen that his eyelids were nearly indistinguishable. He held her hand in a desperate

get my act together, I swear. I've been reading tons of stuff. Next time you come for me, I'll totally help out

that happen? Did someone tell you

false information, they would

shook his head, looking

spinelessness any longer. Her hand shot out and struck