Chapter 120

The series of incidents that took place after James' return made Oliver want to conquer Grace's heart even more. He almost sent James overseas just to cut off his relationship with Grace. Thankfully, he realized that it was all a misunderstanding. Grace was still his wife, and the right to be her husband was reserved for only him as well. He felt relief, to say the least. That day, he saw her looking back at him, tears streaming down her face. Her gaze betrayed a mixture of anxiety, guilt, and remorse. His stoic expression wasn't due to annoyance but sadness at seeing her cry. Her pain mirrored in his own heart. Comfort her? The stoic Oliver wasn't exactly known for gentle words. But he found his own way to make her feel better, and it worked. In the study, Grace initiated a hug. Later that night, she didn't object when he held her close. Oliver looked down at Grace, her eyelashes fluttering softly. "Still awake?" Lost in thought, Grace confessed, "Darling, you mentioned v