Chapter 172

One day at school, Oliver suddenly called Grace and asked, "Shall I pick you up after school today?" "No. I'm the campus belle now and always in the spotlight. If you come, we won't be able to keep our relationship a secret anymore." He chuckled softly. "So, did I just get rejected?" "Why say it so bluntly? Just keep it to yourself," she said, smiling. Brenda coincidentally caught Grace grinning from ear to ear while talking on the phone with Oliver. "I can't talk much longer. I have a class soon. Bye," she said, hanging up the phone while still smiling at the screen. Shortly after, she made another call. Excitedly, she said, "Sneak over here without Oliver noticing, or I won't be able to explain when I get home. "Yes, yes. Park your car under the third tree at the west gate and wait for me there. I just told Oliver I have class. He doesn't suspect a thing." Brenda had been repressing her emotions since learning that Grace was married to Oliver. She had once flattered Grace