BookToReadChapter 246 There were many unresolved issues between Grace and Ed. Yancey was lost in his own thoughts, trying to figure out how to gain more favor and climb the ranks. He had already taken a slap for Grace, so now he thought it might be a good opportunity to ask her to have dinner with him. Surely that would be okay, right? But before he could say anything, Grace slowly lay back down on the hospital bed, her face full of exhaustion. "Yancey, I'ma bit tired.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGivesalone tto rest for a bit." Yancey bit his lip, then asked, "How about dinner later? Or I could bring it to you. You know, your stomach problems flared up again." Yancey got up to leave, thoughtfully closing the door behind him. Grace had hoped for squiet tto take a nap, but the door to her room was soon opened again. She thought it was Yancey returning, and her voice carried a hint of annoyance as she asked, "What's the matter now?" But the man didn't say anything.
With Yancey's personality, he wouldn't stay quiet for this long. Grace slowly opened her eyes, scanning the room. She was surprised to see Ethan. ---- The last person she wanted to see right now was him. Her expression grew cold, and her voice becstiff. "Mr. Henderson, is there something you need? If not, please leave. I need to rest." Ethan's fingers, resting on the arm of his wheelchair, trembled slightly before curling inward. Grace turned over, deliberately facing the other way.
She heard the sound of the wheelchair moving closer, and before she could react, a forceful hand turned her shoulder, forcing her to face him. "Don't turn your back on me," Ethan said. "What?" Inan instant, her anger flared. She was already furious about the situation with Jodie. "Mr. Henderson, this isn't working hours. It's Saturday, and this isn't the company. I have no reason to follow your orders. For a moment, Ethan's face paled, and Grace could see a flash of hurt in his eyes.
It disappeared as quickly as it came. Grace felt even more frustrated. She turned back, this tclosing her eyes firmly. She wasn't sure how much tpassed, but she eventually fell asleep. Since the incident with Levi, she had becmore cautious around Ethan. Even as she slept, she remained vaguely aware of her surroundings. For example, she could sense that Ethan was still there. It was strange. Why hadn't he left? What was he doing here? While she was lost in thought, a sudden warmth touched her lips. Her heart jumped in shock, and she snapped her eyes open. Having kissed Ed so many times, she knew what it felt like to be kissed. That warmth on her lips had definitely been his. There was no one else in the room but Ethan-had it been him? Her scalp tingled with fear, and she nearly fell off the bed in shock. But when she quickly sat up, she realized the room was empty. Ethan was long gone. So, was it just a mistake? A dream?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer heart continued to race as the thought of being kissed by Ethan made her want to quit her job and run away. It couldn't have been Ethan, right?
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