Chapter 44
“And how will you be me this lapped an aum atommilitia
care could feel his desire to f
a routine deemurence over the past few days.
dssed her, bestimate moments like this had become a contine
hes, but he always managed to stop at the last moment, Elis self–r ind was astonishing
Instead, she was the one who had become increasingly sensitive to his teasing, collapsing into his anims with barely a touch
1) was only when thek en pulled up outside the Harper residence that lace pushed him away. “Alright, Stop messing around.‘
Cole nebactanthy buished his fingers across het lips. “Gracie, did you enjoy our fase together these past few days?”
She didn’t dem ii. “Mini, İh was nice.”
She thought i’d follow up with something mote, but he simply patted her shoulder and said, “Goon in.”
Not getting the attower she wanted, Guace was Jett feeling a little deflated.
11 was just like getting a contract signed. Even if the other party had agreed verbally, as long as it wasn’t in writing, things could still fall apart. befine peining out at the car, she bit hardon Cole’s lips. “The waiting for your good news.“
Cole touched his lip where she’d bitten him. She was such a sharp the kitten.
Back at home, Grace found Grayson sitting on the sofa, looking grim “Where have you be these past few Lays?” he asked.
“Bad, she’s always our and up to no good, hanging around all those shady people,” Nydia chimed in, trying to stir up trouble.
tabroad for a few days, all these years and you’ve never cared about me. Why now?”
Grayson’s face ruledied. “Abroad? What for?”
I’ve inved overseas for wear. Naturally, I have connections, What, is that a problem?”
““ahem, I just don’t want you to get involved with the wrong people. Mrs. Jenson is very pleased with you. She called me today to let me know her son is back, she’s inviting the both of you
Nydu’a expression shifted dramatically. “Dad
“As for who Zane would ultimately dose, that would depend on your capabilitira.‘
Dicace gaw a gentle unile “Dad, I definitely won’t it this great opportunity slip away.”
Nydia stayed siderit, but she glared viciously at Care She knew she couldn’t compare to Grace, both in terms of books and figure. And based on what Cansol has said, it was clear she favored Glace as bei futute daughter–in–law. She’dluve to resort to
In wash up. Compared to Zane, she cared more about Cole’s decision.
Las star was drifting off to sleep, her place cang. It was the ringtone she had specially set just for Cole H vyes snapped open. “Hello?”
was exactly midnight. She suddenly grew. “Have you d
decided to give 50 all we?
sine downstairs and meet the by the Lake ”
Grace had no idea what he could be up at this hos. Surely he wouldn’t down her in the Lake!
She can put a little out of bath before she even got close, she heard a loud bang Feworks had gone ull.
She closed her pure and noticed the other side of the lake was now he up with thework, while roses and twinkling lights lined the edge
Code was dressed in a wall, holding a bouquet ul
The sev
sbozathtaking li aliment didn’t teelscal.
ut the like.
che walked toward her. Behind him, countlags tireworks bloomed in the sky, lighting up the entire night.
The usually cold, sharp–tongued, and unpredictable man was now donne er, his deep black eyes led with unwavering “Grace, will you marry me?”
