The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 866

Brittany felt a pang of thirst after indulging in a late-night snack. In the wee hours, her stomach settled, but her throat parched. She tiptoed downstairs to the kitchen to get some milk.

On her way back to her bedroom, the soft glow from the study caught her eye.

“Must be Grace forgetting to turn it off again,” she mumbled to herself, veering towards the study.

The soft-soled slippers made her steps virtually silent on the polished wooden floor.

At the study’s door, Brittany paused, hearing a low voice murmuring from within.

“You tell me, why’d you have to go so soon? Left me all alone here, still worrying about the grandkids. Can’t join you just yet…

Brittany froze.

Grandma was still awake at this hour?

Realizing she shouldn’t eavesdrop, Brittany quickly retreated. Inside the study, Grace seemed caught in a monologue, speaking to someone who wasn’t there.

alone let Zac take those risks. Thankfully, that girl’s been found. Once I

her, finding only cool sheets. His eyes fluttered open just in time to see her silhouette against the milky light, a glass of

of bed, a frown of concern creasing his forehead. He felt the chill on her as he pulled her into bed, wrapping the blanket

to get some milk,”

finishing the milk and giving Isaac a reassuring

descended the staircase to find Grace undergoing her daily health check by the doctor. Exchanging greetings,

Joie was sprawled on the floor, her face marred with fresh scratches, a picture of utter

eyes lit with a mix of fear and anger upon

word with her. Alone.” Brittany couldn’t help but feel

good chat, and don’t hurt yourself,” he said before

altercation, pleaded, “Bro

would she do if Brittany

left without a backward glance.

with dread, too late to curse Isaac’s cold heart. She curled up, inching closer to the wall in

you dare lay a finger on me, I won’t let

advanced on her.