Chapter 151

Grace was lost in thought throughout the meal. She didn't even notice when Oliver put food on her plate. "What are you thinking about?" Oliver asked gently. "I'm afraid you won't like it if I tell you." Oliver didn't press further, respecting her hesitation. After lunch, he poured warm water into a cup for Grace. "Did you bring your medicine?" he asked. Grace shook her head, knowing he was referring to the pain relief medication. Understanding her condition, Oliver gestured toward his lounge area. "Go rest for a bit. I'll go get you some medicine." "It's okay, my darling. My stomach isn't hurting anymore," Grace assured him, much to his suspicion. Grace continued to explain, "It only hurts badly on the first night of my period. It gets better after that." If she suffered from pain for all seven days of the month, she probably wouldn't care much about being alive. Oliver looked at Grace's face and tentatively believed her words. "Darling, why don't you take a nap?" Grac