Amidst the laughter and light-heartedness of the family gathering, a heavy moment suddenly descended. "Alice loses her child," Grace pronounced gravely. Grace's gaze shifted towards Alice's stomach. It was early in her pregnancy, so there were no visible signs yet. Alice seemed comforted by Grace's look and instinctively moved closer to Carmen, seeking reassurance. Carmen, however, had a malicious glint in her eyes as she warned Grace, "What kind of look is that? Alice is your sister.

If you dare to harm the child in her belly, I will make you pay." Grace felt a chill in her heart as she observed the hostility in Carmen's eyes. How could parents treat their own daughter this way? Amidst the tension, Elam interjected, "Grace, now that Alice is pregnant, you and Yancey can't be together. You should accept it and marry Hendricks.

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Mom has already agreed to the engagement." Grace, maintaining a calm demeanor, turned to Elam and inquired, "Do you want Hendricks as your brother-in-law?" Elam hesitated, knowing Hendricks' unsavory reputation, before suggesting that Grace needed a man to keep her in line. Enraged by his comment, Grace swiftly delivered a slap to Elam's face. As Elam recoiled in shock, Grace remained composed, refusing to be provoked.

Amidst the escalating tension, Alice, concerned about Grace's recent behavior, suggested that Grace might need medical attention. Carmen, swayed by the suggestion, questioned Grace's mental well-being. Grace, at a loss for words, withdrew to a corner, hidden from view, her eyes betraying a sense of triumph. With the Lambert family against her, Grace maintained her composure, concealing her inner turmoil. "Didn't you call me back to drink?" Grace deflected, attempting to change the subject.

Alice, sensing the underlying tension, expressed concern about Grace's behavior, hinting at a potential threat. As the family dynamics unraveled, Grace found herself at odds with her own kin, grappling with the mounting pressure and suspicion.