Chapter 413

James returned to his bedroom and repeated Oliver's exact words to Grace, adding, "I'm warning you. This is the last time I'm running your errands. If I go back there again, Uncle Oliver will send me straight to the afterlife." ‍ Grace smiled at his words, clearly pleased. "Don't worry. I won't send you again." She settled into the chair at James' desk, leaving the bedroom door wide open. Propping her chin on her hand, she gazed toward the doorway, patiently waiting for someone she knew would show up any minute. James looked at her, baffled. "Uncle Oliver just ignored you, and you're still smiling?" Grace grinned. "Just wait. He'll come for me." "How can you be so sure?" he asked. "He's the one who gave me this confidence." Meanwhile, Oliver was eavesdropping on them from the hallway. He thought, "When did I ever give her that confidence?" It was late, and the house was quiet, with everyone else fast asleep. Grace, however, stayed wide awake in James' room. Her gaze was