Chapter 4

Grace gave a slight bow, then turned and walked away.

She still looked like the perfect professional.

But the faint redness at the corners of her eyes was obvious to both Samuel and me.

Samuel sighed and pulled me into a comforting hug. "Alright, Grace was looking out for my health. Don't let something so minor get to you."

"Minor?" I repeated, my confusion clear as I looked at Samuel.

Thinking back to the trouble I'd faced downstairs, I spilled all my frustrations to him.

Samuel's frown grew deeper with every word, but he stayed silent.

After a long silence,…