Regret Came Too Late (Grace and Ethan) novel Chapter 76

There was a time when Grace practically worshipped Lily. If Lily was even slightly displeased, Grace would be on edge and do everything she could to make things right.

But since Grace had become so unruly, it was time to remind her who was in charge.

When Grace received Lily's call, she recalled the information Ethan had given her. That was when she finally put a face to the name.

When she answered the call, a warm, almost gentle voice came through the line.

"Grace, are you free tonight? Come have dinner with Yancey and me. It's been a while since you two last visited."

Lily no longer lived at Henderson Residence. The place was now occupied only by Yancey's grandparents while the rest of the family had their own places and only gathered for occasional meals.

Grace had no memory of how she used to treat this woman. But since Lily's tone seemed amicable, she considered using this opportunity to bring up the engagement.

"Alright, Mrs. Henderson," she replied.

After ending the call, Lily turned to her son, tapping his forehead lightly with her finger.

"See? She still listens well enough. Yancey, don't take this the wrong way, but if you really like Alice, then just end the engagement and be with her properly."

Yancey had thought the same way before. But now, something about it didn't sit right.

Grace wasn't making a scene. She wasn't begging, crying, or threatening to throw herself into a river like she used to. It felt off.

Maybe if she caused a fuss—if she showed how much she cared—he'd consider dragging the engagement out a little longer.

"Mom, I've been trying to end it for ages, but she's the one refusing. You have no idea how annoying she is," he grumbled.

Lily was naive when it came to her brother's affairs, but otherwise, she was sharp. After all, she wouldn't have secured her position in the Henderson family as a mistress otherwise.

Yancey grabbed his car keys, his tone laced with impatience as he said, "I'll pick her up. She'll be thrilled."

Lily chuckled. "You and your attitude."

Yancey drove off, his mood unexpectedly lighter when he arrived at Henderson Group. But it was short-lived as he was told that Grace had left just five minutes ago.

Furious, he rushed to catch up and finally spotted her in the underground parking lot.

He had planned to scold her and demand to know why she left without waiting for him. But when he saw her delicate features and how the light illuminated her skin, the words died in his throat.

"Grace, I'm here to pick you up. Don't make things difficult."

The moment she heard his voice, her body tensed with instinctive disgust. She reached for her car door, ready to get in, but Yancey grabbed it before she could close it.