Chapter 427

They had been in Jeronis City for about two weeks. In all that time, despite two confrontational visits, the mother and daughter hadn't met or spoken privately. Grace felt nothing but disappointment. "That's good to hear," Melinda replied stiffly. She appeared to want to say more, but she remained silent at the thought of the Gracia family. The elevator reached my floor, and she watched us leave in a daze before quickly pressing the button to her floor. Grace's room and mine were next to each other. She pulled out her keycard and opened the door. "Alright, get some rest now." "Those bags are so heavy," she murmured, looking at my hands with concern. I placed the bags at her door and gently patted her head. "It's fine. I'm stronger than I look." "Okay. I'll head to my room to rest, then?" She stared down at her feet, hands clasped behind her. "Sure. Remember that you'll always had me," I reminded her gently. Grace froze for a moment before turning around, tears in her eyes,