Chapter 20 Grace kept the ice pack on her face for half an hour , and then she heard n say , Its gettingte .


    The implication ww.clear she could renow She didnt move , still sitting on the rosh .


    Her heart was racing a litle .


    Atleast here , she felt safe .


    Though she was stand of than , it was better than going back to face the unknown dangers waiti for her .


    Alice had easily manipted Sloan , so whatever dirty tick he had nned next would be even worse .


    tiace ced the ice pack on the coffee table and asked , Can I stay here tonight ? Dean shepon the couch in the living room .


    I wont disturb you , Mr.


    Henderson Tthan had already termed toward the master bedroom .


    Grace understood the unspoken hint and immediately stood up to jesh his wheelchair .


    Even though she knew he didnt need help , she had to take a humble approach , given that she was asking for a favor .


    When they reached the master bedroom , she spoke again .


    I dont snore .


    Ill post manage for one night on the couch .


    Do whatever you want Upon hearing his agreement , Graces face mediately lit up with a smile .


    Thank you again , Sr.


    Henderson .


    Ethan didnt look at her .


    He leaned against the side of the bed, slowly stamillest vgs .


    curace suddenly remembered something Tim had told her he was doing rehab .


    Did she just disturb his rehabilitation session tonight ? she hurried over and supported his hand ..


    Ethan had a tamt , clean scent to him something like the crispsomt of pine trees on a winter day He sat on the bed and slowly moved his legs up .


    The way he performed these movements was graceful and effortless .


    There was no sign of struggle or difort , making it oddly pleasant to watch .


    Grace stood by the bed , thinking about what Joanne had said .


    Even if his legs were really damaged , there would still be plenty of women secretly in love with him .


    But had the ident really happened became of her ? She didnl dane ask , tearing it would trigger a sensitive subject .


    When she reached the door , she politely asked , Mr.


    Henderson , will you need the lights turned off soon ? She slowly closed the door behind her .


    She was truly exhausted .


    The effects of the drug had wom her out , and the hour she spent in the cold water didnt help .


    Fatigue hit her , and she copsed into bed , immediately falling into a deep sleep The next moming she didnt wake up right away .


    She felt like her entire body was on fire Someone was speaking nearby , and then she felt her mouth being pried open and something forced into it She frowned at the biner taste , wanting to spit it out , but the hand was firm , lifting her chin , and she had no choice but to swallow Ethan ced the bowl down and nced at the IV bag beside her Mr.


    Henderson , her fewer is almost at 10 degrees , she wont wake up for a while .


    The private doctor had been called over in the middle of the night , starting his work at three in the morning when Grace had begun running a ?rver .


    She had just gotten out of the hospital and hadnt been eating well , so her body was already in a weak state .


    After a cold bath , it was no surpriseshecopsed .


    It wasnt until 7:00 pm the next day that Grace finally stirred Her that felt dry , and she hurriedly tried to sit up but almost tainted Grace drank thanded her a ss of water .


    ole ss but still feli like she was forgetting something She nced at the clock on the wall and quickly tried to get out of bed .


    Sorry , thave to go .


    Yancey is going to the Lambert residence tonight to annul the engagement .


    If she werent preumat , with Yanceys narcissistic mind , hed probablye up with all kinds of scenarios in his head .


    Ethan watched her stumble toward the dour and sneered , putting the cup down thought you were actually was still logry the bad intended to open the bestroom door , but her vision ckened montentally .


    Beluctantly , the had to return to the bed Having had a fever all day , she waspletely drained .


    Before she could say another word , sleep took over , and she was out again .


    ined sitting by her side , his expression growing colder .


    After a long pause , le turned the wheelchair and lett the room .


    Meanwhile , Yancey did indeed arrive at the The Lambert Landy were pleased wlin ad that Grace had taken the butive to annul ber engagement with Yancey .


    Liam cantabted Alor .


    Alor , owgrantions ! You and Yarry an i is annulled , will you two get married right away was filled with bitter resentment inside .


    She was sure Grace wouldnt show up tonight .


    After all , Sloun had already made his move .


    In a few hours .


    Those rimbarrassing , photos of Grace would probably be everywhere ..


    Byd?n , meryone world turn their backs on hert , and even that guy wonki surely stop holding onto any lintasies about her .


    Alices lips curled kalo a satisfiedgrin , her eyes gleaning with a sense of twistedpparis .


    Sitting nearby , Yaurry rolled .


    He didnt believe for a second