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Even after seeing Grace collapse in the freezing rain, I felt nothing.
life. No pity, no concern–just annoyance at this new drama disrupting my
When the paramedics lifted her onto the stretcher, I coldly brushed away her pleading hand.
As the ambulance doors closed on Grace’s pale face, I turned and walked back into my bullding without a second glance.
This chapter of my life was over. The sooner the Hardings understood that, the better for everyone.
“That was intense,” Betty commented when I returned to the apartment. “Is she going to be okay?”
I shrugged, kicking off my rain–soaked shoes.
“Probably just hypothermia. Nothing serious.”
“You really don’t care anymore, do you?” Betty studied my face carefully.
“Not my business,” I replied, heading to my bedroom. “I’m going to check on Billy.”
What I didn’t know was that Grace’s dramatic appearance at my doorstep had created quite a spectacle.
Several neighbors had been filming from their windows, capturing the Harding princess begging in the rain, followed by her collapse and the ambulance arrival.
By morning, these videos had gone viral.
“BREAKING: Grace Harding Collapses While Begging Ex–Sister–in–Law to Return to Family”
Headlines were everywhere, and social media exploded with reactions:
“Wait, Grace is trying to get Sophia to come back? Wasn’t she the one who hated Sophia the most? Has the world turned upside down?”
“If the princess is humbling herself like this, it’s obvious the Hardings want Sophia back!”
“If they want her back so badly, why send the sister? Shouldn’t Henry be the one begging on his knees in the rain?”
“Oh please! Henry’s obviously too proud to admit he misses her. Classic rich boy–loves her but can’t say it!”
Comments kept flooding in, thousands of people suddenly invested in our marital drama. Some even started a campaign: Henry Go Get Her, demanding Henry make a public attempt to win me back.
Others suggested he should livestream the entire reconciliation process.
Meanwhile, across town, Henry was busy terrorizing his employees.
“It’s a goddamn decimal point!” he roared, slamming his hand on his desk. “One fucking decimal point, and we lose millions? Is everyone in this company incompetent?”
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No one dared speak. The financial department’s minor error had triggered the CEO’s fury, leaving the entire office walking on eggshells.
Everyone knew this wasn’t really about a decimal point–It was about his divorce–but no one was brave enough to say it.
James, who had been Henry’s main target all morning, hesitated outside the office door when he heard his name called again. Gathering his courage, he took several deep breaths before turning the handle.
“You wanted to see me, sir?” he asked cautiously.
Fortunately, this time there were no “projectiles” flying directly at him.
Everyone knew that when this CEO lost his temper, anything could become a tool to vent his anger.
Henry’s brow was deeply furrowed. “Get the PR department in here for a meeting. Tell them they have thirty minutes to come up with a solution, or they can all go home and babysit their children instead!”
James stood there bewildered.
Henry gave him a withering look. “Don’t you check social media?”
James quickly pulled out his phone, scanning through trending topics. His eyes widened as he saw Grace’s videos, the hashtags, and the public demand for Henry to win Sophia back.
He clutched his phone tightly, secretly pleased by this development.
Finally, something that might knock some sense into his stubborn boss.
“Sir,” James ventured carefully, “this is a minor issue. If you don’t let it bother you, just let it pass. The public wants you to reconcile with Mrs. Harding, but that’s entirely up to you two. Reconciliation only works when there are lingering feelings on both sides. If there’s nothing left between you, it’s impossible. But if you both still care for each other… well, if a man takes the initiative to apologize and makes an effort to win her back, anything is possible. However-
These past weeks had been torturous for Henry.
He’d tried desperately not to think about Sophia, but the harder he tried, the more she consumed his thoughts.
He refused to return to Maple Grove, preferring to work late at the office every night.
Spending nights alone in that house filled with memories would make Henry feel devastated.
After listening to James’s advice, a dangerous thought crept into Henry’s mind: Maybe I could still fix this. Maybe I could give Sophia another chance?
True, Sophia still loved Sam–that much was clear.
But for years, the person by Sophia’s side had been him–Henry Harding!
If only Sophia would tell him one thing: I care about you in my heart.
He could forgive the past and give her another chance.
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“But what? Henry asked, meeting James’s nervous gaze,
James shifted uncomfortably. “Nothing, sir.”
A grown man shouldn’t mumble,” Henry snapped. “If you have something to say, say it!”
James finally gathered his courage. “Fine! You asked for it!” His words tumbled out in a rush. “I think you should stop pining for Mrs. Harding. She already has new suitors. You’re cold, bad–tempered, and unapproachable. How could she not feel miserable being married to a human ice cube? For reconciliation to work, there needs to be love. Ask yourself honestly -do you love her? If not, then set you both free.”
The moment the words left his mouth, James fled the office, terrified of the consequences.
Back at his desk, his heart pounding, he muttered, “Whatever happens now, I’ll accept it. Fine me, fire me–I’ve said what
needed to be said!”
Alone in his office, Henry sank deep into thought.
Love? What the hell is love anyway?
At the hospital, Grace woke to find her father Richard sitting beside her bed.
Seeing his daughter regain consciousness, he patted her hand gently. “Good, you’re awake.”
At the sight of her father, Grace’s composure crumbled. She struggled to sit up and threw her arms around his waist, sobbing loudly.
“Dad, how did our perfect family end up like this?” she cried. “Can’t we go back to how things were before? I’ll apologize to Sophia, I’ll stop giving her a hard time, I’ll get along with her, I’ll stop upsetting you and Grandfather.”
In many ways, Grace was still like a child–loving fiercely those she cared for, and relentlessly targeting those she disliked.
Her nature wasn’t bad–she just had a terrible temper. Without Catherine’s manipulation, she might never have had such intense conflicts with Sophia.
Richard gently rubbed his daughter’s back, trying to comfort her. “It’s alright, I understand how you feel. But relationships. can’t be forced.” He paused. “As for whether your sister–in–law returns to our family, that depends on your brother. We can only support, understand?”
Grace’s eyes suddenly lit up, an idea forming in her head!
She only stayed in the hospital for one day before checking herself out.
The very next day, she appeared at Henry’s office, dragging an enormous suitcase behind her.
Henry was buried in work. Though stock prices had stabilized, there were still loose ends to tie up. Beyond that, he was planning a devastating counterstrike against Oliver’s company.
“I’m moving into your place!”
Grace announced, dropping her suitcase with a loud thud. “I can’t stand being in that house anymore. I’ll stay with you until you bring Sophia back!”
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Henry’s head jerked up, his expression darkening instantly. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” he growled.
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