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“Grace, why were you so lucky to be born into a rich family? Why is everyone fond and protective of you?
“Why did I have to live in a remote small village, supporting a household of bloodsuckers? I must steal your boyfriend! I was so close to marrying into a wealthy family! Why don’t you drop dead?”
I sighed resignedly.
“Tessie, you can’t choose your family, but you can choose what you are. You were fortunate to get the support of a rich family. If you had taken the chance to learn, you could’ve had a bright future. But you chose the shortcut. If shortcuts were easy ways, do you think you would be the first one to try them? You took what didn’t belong to you. You’ll be punished! Think about it.”
In the end, Tessie was sentenced to ten years of imprisonment for attempted murder.
Having cost the family business a heavy loss, Hector was kicked out of the board of directors. The Bertram Group wanted nothing to do with him.
I put a professional manager in charge of the Parrish Group and began to travel.
Before, I was the daughter of the Parrish family, the heiress to the Parrish Group, and Hector’s wife.
Į led a comfortable life and received a good education.
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Naturally, I should take responsibility.
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Now, the Parrish Group was functioning well with a steady increase in revenue. I could let someone else take it over with
no worries.
Henceforth, there would only be Grace, a 26–year–old girl, who was a foodie, playful, and enjoyed life.
I climbed snow–capped mountains, saw the polar lights, traveled across deserts and lakes, and came to a small town in the south.
Old, simple, and serene, it provided a perfect living environment.
I pushed the window open for some fresh air. It was so comfortable.
“Grace, what do you want for breakfast?”
“Latte and pancake.”
When Antonio knew I was gonna travel, he tagged along.
He followed me everywhere, just like when we were little. Then, he asked carefully, “Grace, when will you look at me?” I smiled wryly. “Antonio, I’ve just ended my marriage. I’m not ready to start a new relationship.”
He patted the top of my head gently.
“It’s all right. I understand. I’m happy that I can see you every day.”
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Touched, I felt a sting in my nose. “Oh, you hateful man! You tousled my hair.
Antonio ran, and I chased, just like in the old days.
He was still the naughty boy, who liked to pull my hair, and I the feisty girl chasing after him.
Side Story: Hector’s POV
Grace and I were childhood sweethearts.
She followed me everywhere like a little sister.
Unlike the frosty Bertram family, she was perky and lovely. I
liked her.
When we grew up, I learned that she adored me.
She never hid it from me.
I also had feelings for her.
But before I realized it, Grace became reserved and awkward.
She walked on eggshells around me.
Unlike Grace, Tessie expressed her admiration and love for me in a natural manner.
She repeatedly told me how much she loved me, and eventually, I fell for her.
I even thought of going against my family for her.
However, she took the money and left.
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I only found out afterward.
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I met her again on a business trip. She was being picked on.
She told me she left me for my career’s sake.
I was touched and wanted to make up to her.
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