Chapter 78

At that moment, the sound of knocking echoed from the bedroom door, startling Grace awake. She quickly pushed Oliver away. Juniper's voice came through the doorway. "Grace, are you asleep?" Grace felt immense relief at Juniper's timely arrival. Without her interruption, tonight could have taken an unpredictable turn. However, Oliver was unusually annoyed by Juniper’s presence. "No, I'm awake. Just a moment, I'll be right there," Grace replied, avoiding Oliver’s gaze. She slipped out of bed, barefoot, and walked to where the couch had been. After putting on her slippers, she opened the door. "Juniper, what brings you here?" Grace asked gratefully. Juniper had been thinking about her upcoming visit to the Gulliver residence and wanted to make amends. To show her sincerity, she was keen to learn about Jennifer and Brad's interests. "Grace, what are your parents' interests? Are there any topics I should avoid?" Grace was pleasantly surprised by Juniper's genuine demeanor. This post