Regret Came Too Late (Grace and Ethan) novel Chapter 453

As Grace was being escorted out of the house, she couldn't hold back the question. "What's wrong with Mr. Henderson?"

Tim's voice was calm. "He's fine. He's just a little shaken up. He's also been running on no sleep lately."

She took a few steps toward the car, then paused. "Is he still having insomnia? I can stay here tonight if that helps. I'll leave first thing in the morning."

Tim stood by the car door and drew in a quiet breath. "Ms. Lambert, take care. Happy holidays."

That was his polite way of turning her down.

Once Grace got in the car, she didn't go home. Instead, she found herself outside Liam's ward.

Her mind had been a mess the whole ride over, tangled up in thoughts of Ethan. She couldn't figure out his motives, and that uncertainty gnawed at her.

The moment she saw Liam sitting in silence, the frustration she had been holding in came surging all at once.

He was clearly awake. The fever had passed. And yet, he hadn't called her. Now, here he was, quietly eating the oatmeal Andrea was feeding him.

Grace had so much she wanted to say, but standing there, she just felt... tired. She lingered at his bedside for a long while before managing to say, "I'm glad you're okay."

Liam didn't look at her. His gaze was fixed on the window as he said, "Yeah."

Andrea, full of smug satisfaction, spooned another bite toward him.

"If you want something else, just tell me," she chirped. "I'll have the housekeeper make it."

Liam lowered his gaze. His lips were chapped, and he had only been awake for a few minutes.

Grace couldn't stand the sight anymore. She turned and walked out without another word.

She sat on a bench outside the hospital for a long time before she thought of Lyle. Pulling out her phone, she gave him a call. To her surprise, his voice sounded weak, like he was hurt.

She asked, "Lyle, what happened to you?"

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