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.

would come to this, I never would’ve invested in that research institute, let alone let Zac take those

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

his forehead. He felt the chill on her as he pulled her

get some milk,”

sighed, relieved she hadn’t gone out into the night. “Drink up,” he urged gently. After finishing the milk and giving Isaac a reassuring

check by the doctor. Exchanging greetings, she then sat down for a hearty breakfast with Isaac before they headed to Joie’s

the air. Joie was sprawled on the floor, her

a mix of fear and anger upon seeing her.

couldn’t help but feel a surge of

and don’t hurt

recalling their last physical altercation, pleaded,

she do if Brittany attacked

without a backward glance.

door close with dread, too late to curse Isaac’s cold heart. She curled up, inching closer

I warn you-if you dare lay a finger on me, I won’t let you off

unfazed, advanced on her.