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 risks. Thankfully, that girl’s been found. Once I settle

Brittany’s return stirred Isaac. He reached out in bed for her, finding only cool sheets. His eyes fluttered open just in time to see her silhouette against the milky light, a glass of milk in

forehead. He felt the chill on her

to get some milk,” she

out into the night. “Drink up,” he urged gently. After finishing the milk and giving Isaac a reassuring kiss, Brittany whispered, “Sleep now.” They sank into a peaceful

the doctor. Exchanging greetings, she then sat down for a hearty

sprawled on the floor, her face marred with fresh scratches, a picture

with a mix of fear and

I want a word with her. Alone.” Brittany couldn’t help but feel a surge of satisfaction seeing

hurt yourself,” he

recalling their last physical altercation, pleaded,

she do if Brittany attacked her

left without a backward

Isaac’s cold heart. She curled up, inching closer to the wall in a

you dare lay a finger on me, I won’t

unfazed, advanced