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.

She knocked and entered without waiting. As expected, he was lying on the

of hair was visible beneath the covers, which was pulled

back

"Are you

her voice, Liam became rigid and huddled into an even tighter

down on the edge of the bed. "Weren't you just demanding I come here? What do you want

his voice hoarse. "It's too

and yanked 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

but then

"Grace!"

voice was choked

to help him

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

you come for me, I'll totally help out with the company. I won't mess things up for you anymore. Please don't let anyone take my place as your

that happen? Did someone tell you

were spreading false information, they

shook his

hand shot out and struck him across