Chapter 26

Grace seemed to have not heard the conversation between Carmen and Alice. She turned to her real estate agent and said, "An apartment or condo in a small building with just two units per floor is fine for me. I'm not considering standalone houses or townhouses. Do you have any other listings?" "There's one that may be what you're looking for just around this area, Ms. Lambert. Would you like to take a look now?" Grace nodded and followed the agent out. Carmen, feeling ignored, was seething with frustration. "Grace, what exactly are you doing here? Can you just settle down for once?" She quickly walked over and grabbed Grace's wrist. "Last night, we agreed to annul the engagement, but you've left everyone hanging, not answering calls. Now you're here flaunting yourself. Are you shameless?" Grace quickly shook off her hand with a cold expression. "Have you said enough, Ms. Oblak?" Carmen froze for a moment, confused by the formal address. "What… what did you call me?"