NovelAppGrace had thought of showing Raymond srespect. She had wanted to try to endure it if she could and finish the meal peacefully.
But she hadn't expected Priscilla to set her sights on the Lewis family. It was just insane.
Hestia had heard that Grace was back and had indeed made plans to go shopping with her. But it wasn't tyet.
Grace arrived early. She sat by the window in the café, quickly typing on her phone as she recounted the events to Xander.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter her anger subsided a bit, she said, "Was I too impulsive?" There was a moment of silence, then he called her after a while.
He laughed smoothly through the phone, "Grace, you being a bit impulsive is nothing." Grace grumbled, "You're joking at a tlike this!" "She's not entirely wrong to try to strengthen ties with the Lewis family with this scheme. We both know Victor. If he doesn't like it, nothing will cof it. Why are you upset?" It was true. It was unlikely for Victor to fall for a woman from a wealthy family.
Grace felt much better at this thought.
"But I just left rudely." "Did you feel good leaving at that moment?" It was hard to deny that it felt good. Grace nodded, but then she remembered that he couldn't see her. So, she hummed in agreement.
Xander chuckled, "As long as you're happy, that's enough. It's a small matter. I'll handle it for you." Suddenly, she felt more confident.
Grace's expression softened as she stirred her coffee.
"What are you doing?" "Working overtime." She couldn't see him, but behind him was a group of high-level executives waiting for a report.
They had just been in a meeting when he saw her message pop up. He couldn't find tto reply but then he saw her message where she had been blaming herself.
He couldn't resist pausing the meeting to call her and calm her down.
"You're working hard. What twill it end? I'll order food." Xander told her a tand said, "Thanks. I appreciate it.' Just then, Grace saw Hestia arriving on time. The latter exuded a charm and grace as she walked toward her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHestia asked, "Why do you look so upset? What happened?" Grace hung up the phone and playfully threw herself into Hestia's arms.
"Aunt Hestia!" Hestia sighed with pity and patted her back.
"Poor thing. Tell me, what happened?" Grace linked arms with Hestia's and recounted the events until they reached the third floor of the mall.
Hestia just sighed and patted Grace's hand as she listened.
"I relapsed. He cto seeyesterday, but I didn't let him in." No wonder Raymond had looked so upset when Priscilla had asked about it.
"Aunt Hestia, is your back hurting again? Or or done relivet et bad? Have you seen a with concern. belongs to englishHestia's back problem was a chronic condition, caused by years of strain.
"It's okay. It is just a minor ailment that comes with old age." Hestia looked at her and said, "But as for you, you don't need to confront that woman for my sake. If he truly cared all these years, she wouldn't have been there in front of yout." Grace lowered her gaze, understanding that Hestia was implying that Raymond silently approved of Priscilla's actions. "But I worry about you." Hestia was very touched, and she sighed. "It's better to have a daughter." Xander naturally cared for her, too, but he would never express such sentiments verbally. The Lewis brothers were more actiond as well. Content belongs ŚwS At this moment, a sales representative approached them and asked respectfully, "Are you Ms. Riley?"
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