?Chapter 1177:


    Bess leaned closer to Brenna after sitting down and whispered, “Your whole ce just radiates style.”


    While her upbringing providedfort, her family still belonged to the middle ss. In contrast, the Harper home seemed to belong to another world. Each detail filled her with awe.


    Dalton soon walked into the living room and nced at the unfamiliar girl resting on the sofa. “Are you the one who wants to see me?”


    Jumping to her feet, Bess hurried over to Dalton, her excitement bubbling. For a moment, she pinched her arm to make sure this was all real.


    Dalton was dressed casually in a sweatshirt. He looked even more charming in person than he did on television.


    “Oh my God, it’s really you! I never expected you toe from such a wealthy family!” Bess eximed.


    “I’ll leave you two to talk. I need to go upstairs and get changed,” Brenna said.


    After leaving the hospital, Gracie and Elsa made their way back home. Bright lights greeted them inside. Dinner was ready, prepared by the new chef, and the staff had cleaned the house thoroughly.


    The day at the hospital had left Elsapletely worn out. She sat down at the dining table, feeling a bit sad that Ethan was not home.


    Gracie walked over and gently massaged her shoulders. “You must be tired.”


    A heavy sigh escaped Elsa. “It takes so much out of me, caring for my mother. Giving her massages, making sure she isfortable, and running errands—it’s a lot to handle.”


    “You really have given it your all. If it is getting overwhelming, you could hire a caregiver,” said Gracie, who had always been spoiled at home before. Whenever her father had fallen ill, her family made sure to have professionals care for him, never expecting her to do the work herself. But she had helped take care of Elsa’s mother this time.


    Gracie believed she had gone above and beyond for Ethan.


    As soon as the food was brought out, the maids left the dining area in silence. Ten minutes slipped by, and there was still no sign of Ethan. Gracie was disappointed.


    Pulling out her phone, Elsa called Ethan. “Where are you right now? Gracie and I have been waiting for you to join us for dinner. The food is getting cold, and you are still not back!”


    ?????????????? ??????????????: ?????????ν?????????????


    Ethan’s tone was calm. “I have a business dinner tonight. Go ahead and have dinner without me. I will not being home today.”<fn9437> Updates are released by Find★Novel</fn9437>


    Suspicion had already crept into Elsa’s mind. “Are you doing this to avoid Gracie? How can you be so heartless? She has done so much for you, looking after me and Belen. You will never find anyone better than her. Juste back home now.”


    “You have the maids for help. If Belen needs care, hire a caregiver for her. I never asked Gracie to do any of that, so please do not try to guilt-trip me,” Ethan replied in a cold voice.


    Elsa had put the phone on speaker, and Gracie heard everything clearly. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.


    After the call ended, Gracie could not take it anymore. All she had done for Ethan now felt pointless, and she saw no reason to keep putting herself through it.


    “Elsa, Ethan is correct. It really is not my ce to stay here any longer. The pest control at my apartment is finished, so I will get my things and move back home,” Gracie said, her voice trembling, tears in her eyes.


    .


    .


    .