Chapter 5

Grace found herself at a loss for words. Seeing how worn out Joanne was, she decided not to push the issue further. Joanne set out a fresh set of pajamas on the bed. "Your room has its own bathroom. Go shower and get some rest. I'm too exhausted to chat tonight." Grace simply nodded and murmured, "Thank you." Watching Joanne head into one of the bedrooms, Grace realized the other room must be hers. She picked up the pajamas and took a refreshing shower, feeling a bit more at ease.

Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, her phone chimed with a new message. It was from her younger brother, Liam Lambert. "Grace, I'm back for break. Just got home. It's Alice's birthday today. Why aren't you here? Mom mentioned you ran away from home again. Seriously? Can you please stop? Come back. The housekeeper's cooking is terrible. I still prefer your food. I'm craving mashed potato salad for breakfast, alright?" "Alice cried tonight. Just return and apologize first.

Don't you tire of causing scenes all the time? Yancey doesn't even like you. Sometimes, I feel ashamed because of you." Clutching her phone tightly, Grace felt a sharp pang in her heart. It seemed like the whole world adored Alice, while she felt like worthless trash that people couldn't even bother to discard. Even without her memories, she could still feel the ache. The next morning, she woke up early with dark circles under her eyes.

Making her way to the kitchen, she started cooking and was surprised to find she was quite skilled at it. Joanne emerged from her room, catching a whiff of the delicious aroma, and sighed. "Are you preparing breakfast for Yancey again? How many meals have you made for him over the years? Has he ever eaten a single one? A wealthy girl like you wasting time honing cooking skills just to chase after a man..." "You graduated but didn't even seek employment.

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You spent years chasing after him, only to be ridiculed by everyone. What's the point?" Joanne's words stung. Grace wanted to explain she hadn't cooked for Yancey, but she knew no one would believe her anyway. Silently, she served the food on the table. Noticing Joanne's resume, Grace glanced at it. "Joanne, I want to find a job.

What did I major in college?" Joanne pondered for a moment, then replied, "Grace, you're playing your part better than ever this time." A bitter feeling welled up in Grace's heart. She pushed a bowl of soup towards Joanne. "Just tell me." After a pause, Joanne said, "You studied finance, but your family's company belongs to Liam. You probably don't even know which way the office doors face.

Alice holds ten percent of the shares, but you have nothing." "When you graduated, you had the opportunity to intern there, but you declined, preferring to chase after Yancey. Now, Alice has made a mark in the company. Everyone recognizes her as the second daughter of the family. You've been forgotten." Grace quietly ate, then unexpectedly said, "I'll work at Henderson Group. Ethan just returned, right? I want to pursue him." Joanne nearly choked on her soup, wiping her mouth with a napkin.

"Do you detest Ethan the most? You followed Yancey's dislike for his uncle. Whenever Ethan was mentioned, you looked utterly repulsed. Do you even know who he is?" Grace couldn't help but ask, "What does he look like?" Joanne quickly searched and showed her a foreign news photo. The man in the picture, clad in a black suit with a buttoned-up shirt, exuded a reserved, almost ascetic aura. His cold, deep gaze resembled a vast, stormy ocean concealed beneath a wintry night's surface.

It was the most captivating face Grace had ever seen, far more striking than Yancey's. Joanne remarked, "It's a shame. Since the accident, he never returned to Druville. No updates in any newspapers, domestic or international. Even with his leg injury, he still attracts admirers." Taking a sip of soup, Grace suddenly declared, "Yancey told me he's my boyfriend. I'm heading to Henderson Group." Joanne gave her a perplexed look, massaging her temples.

"Are you going to Henderson Group for Yancey or to pursue Ethan? Do as you wish. If you manage to win over Ethan, I promise not to criticize you again."