Chapter 62 They spent another two hours mingling with the rest of the mound before Grace finally got into Ethans car to head back to Druville .
But the people of Northbrook were still gathered ourside , not quite ready to say goodbye Grace , make suure you stop by when its all done !! My family just got a huge relocation payment about a million dors ! Im buying a house in Denville so I cane see you ! Hows your back .
Grace ? Im really sorry I lost my temper and hit you with that rake before .
The wires drifted in through the open car window The farmers had grown incredibly attached to Grace in just a few days .
After all , no one else had ever managed to save Northbrooks apples , let alone turn Northbrook into a future tourist destination .
Decades of bitterness and Soothbrook had finally worn off .
They no longer had to worry about the people of Southbrook A better future mas ahead one where they could focus on pressing apples and helping with development .
Gideon Klines dream wasing true , and they could barely contain their ncing in the rear view mirror at the people still standing there , unwilling to leave , Grace felt wave of emotions rush over her .
Honestly , she didnt think she had done all that much .
From the oldest to the youngest , everyone in Northbrook had a straightforward honesty that stood in sharp contrast to the vein Southbrook .
She took a deep breath and managed a small Mr.
Henderson , maybe its a good thing the tourism project ended up here .
The people are genuine , and they take good care of visites .
If we had picked Southbrook , Id be worried theyd MAIT pre gouging tourists in no time .
Ethan was flipping through a folder of documents .
He gave a quiet hem This was the first project that had gone so smoothly since Grace had regained consciousness in the hospital .
The sess left her feeling a quiet sense of satisfaction .
Neither of them spoke for the rest of the drive .
Worn out , Grace drifted off in her seat by the time she woke up , they were already back in Drawville , parked outside her neighborhood.
She quickly hopped out and gave a polite nod .
Thanks for the lift home , Mr.
Henderson .
the thought than would leave right away , but he nced up from his papers and met her eyes .
Just as she starred wondering if something was on her face , he liked away and rolled up the window Grace stood still , feeling somewhat awkward .
She turned to head inside , only to find Carmen standing at the entrance .
Carmens face was tight as she marched over .
What on earth happened this time , Grace ? Your dads losing it at home , and Alice is upset too .
Come back with me and apologize Her tone was calmer this time , not as sharp as before .
She thought Grace would give in ande home right away , but Grace harely looked at her before turning away .
Carmen had assumed that as long as the spoke up , Grace would go back to being the obedient daughter she used to be .
But now that she was being ignored , her temper red up right away .
Whats with the attitude ? she snapped The whole family is serable because of you ! Have you ever stopped to think about why Yancey doesnt want you ? oh , I have , Mas Lambert , Grace said tly .
Its because I have a sister who keeps throwing herself at him .
Men are weak when temptations that obvious , so Ive decided to leave him .
Funny thing is , you were mad when I wanted him , and now , youhe mad when I donL Carmen shook with rage .
Have you lost your mind ? How dare you say that about Alice ? Grace stopped into her neighborhood , her voice ice cold .
Stop looking for me .
Ive already told you Ive cut ties with all of you .
And as for my engagement to Yancey , Ill go to the Hendersold mysell and call it off .
Are years of Care constantly giving in , Carmen couldnt handle the den change She took a deep barath and muttered , Donte crying to meter .
You always pull these sturta ja just to get our attention .