The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 853

Isaac felt a weight lift off his chest, his whole being relaxing now that the ordeal was over. The next day, Grace was in such agony from the incision that she had no choice but to pop some painkillers. But even those couldn’t fully stave off the waves of pain.

Daniel was beside himself with worry for Grace, his eyes rimmed red with tears.

But this only made Grace’s heart ache more. “Sweetie, don’t cry. I’m not in pain anymore.”

Standing by the window, Daniel’s voice trembled, barely above a whisper, “It’s okay if you hurt. I’ll blow on it and make it better.”

Grace let out a snort of laughter. “Okay.”

Daniel lifted her shirt and gently blew on her wound. He didn’t last long before his cheeks ached from the effort, eliciting chuckles from those around them.

Puffing up with resolve, Daniel declared, “I’m going to practice when I get home. I’ll be able to do it for much longer.”

Brittany pinched her son’s cheek affectionately. “You’ll have to work hard, darling.”

Grace’s condition visibly improved day by day.

Although she wanted to check on Joie, she was still bedridden.

video call to stay in

quickly, up and about in less than twenty-four hours. She visited Grace’s room, moving a bit awkwardly, but she was faring much better than Grace. Seeing her in such discomfort softened Grace’s heart, even making her consider

as she remembered what Joie had done, the words got stuck

her. “Take care of yourself once

managing a small, wry smile. “Grandma,

leaned over, pouring Grace a glass of water. “I’ll take good care of myself.

water without

she

her bed and flopped down, her movements so brisk

and dialed

through.

one who got the surgery.” Joie boasted with pride. “The Salter family’s sending me away, so I might have to

of saving Grace’s life couldn’t even compare to Brittany’s

“Let’s not contact each other for a

up, Joie made

tender male voice came through, saying, “Go

going smoothly. I’m booked on a flight in two days; I’ll

investigating you. I’ll help