Yes, there wont be any more misunderstandings like that. Its great that he has found the one hes looking for, Grace said.
Then the man would not cry like that anymore! The memory of
Brian crying in front of her that night somehow flashed in her
mind.
Somehow, there was a tightness in her chest and a dull ache in
her head.
Grace stopped, raised her hand, and pressed it against one side
of her forehead.
Whats the matter? Jason asked hastily.
Nothing, just A sudden headache, she replied.
Looking at her slightly pale face, he said with a frown, You dont look very well. Why dont we find a lodge nearby for you to rest awhile?
There was not even a real hotel nearby, only a few lodges.
Its all right, said Grace. The headache was only instantaneous, and the pain subsided as she spoke. The pain is gone now. I want to go back and spend more time with Grandma.
After a pause, she added, Jason, Im going to stay here for three. days. Ill return to Emerald City after Grandmas funeral. You
should go back to the city first.
Have you forgotten that I said Ill stay with you? asked Jason.
Its going to take three days. You probably have a lot of your companys business to deal with, dont you? Its all right for me.
to be here alone. Ill just be Sitting there looking at Grandmal
anyway, said Grace.
At her grandmothers wake, she was more of an outsider. There was little conversation as she merely bowed at those who came to
pay Grandma their last respects.
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On the other hand, her cousin Stella Lindsay was surrounded by people like a moon surrounded by stars. She was flattered and fawned over by the people around her.
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Grace also knew that these changes were probably due to Brian.
No matter how many days youre staying here for, Ill stay with you. I dont trust you to stay here alone, said Jason.
Itll be fine. First Uncle, Second Uncle, and Third Aunt now know who you are, so they dont dare to treat me like they used to. Grace was sure of that.
After all, not many people would dare to offend Jason, not to
mention her relatives who only preyed on the weak.
Its one thing whether they dare to, and its another for me to worry. I can only be assured if I stay with you, said Jason.
Besides, it was not only her relatives that worried him, there was Someone else
Jasons eyes darkened at the thought.
Back at the Lu familys house. Sure enough, Grace saw Stella Lindsay being surrounded by their relatives and neighbors in town. They were making all sorts of flattering remarks, especially those hoping to get into the entertainment industry through Stella Lindsay.
Stella Lindsay obviously enjoyed being flattered like this.