âAre you okay? Are you hurt?â Jason asked Grace with concern.
He was most worried about her right now.
âIâm fine, but Lily fed Mason some medicine that made him unconscious. Oh yes, whereâs Lily? We have to ask her for the cure!â Grace said in a panic.
Jason picked Grace up in his arms. âLetâs go down the hill first. Weâve subdued Lily. Weâll make her hand over Masonâs antidote whether she likes it or not!â
Grace breathed a sigh of relief at the sound of that. She rested her head against Jasonâs arms, and her tense body finally relaxed.
Jason held Grace and quickly headed to the foot of the hill while his men followed. They were protecting the unconscious Mason and Mick Reed.
âMr. Hart, do you want us to carry you?â asked several other bodyguards who were around Brian.
âNo thanks. I can walk,â said Brian as he began following them. The bodyguards did not say anything more.
Brian was walking with his eyes glued to Grace and Jasonâs backs.
âOne step too late again. Iâm always too late!â
He knew that Jason would always be the man Grace loved no matter how hard he tried.
If he had found Grace earlier, recognized her, believed in her, and not allowed himself to be blinded by jealousy, then perhaps she would not have married Jason.
Even so, he knew he was only comforting himself with these âifsâ.
Regardless⦠Grace was still willing to save him, so⦠it was worth it! He was not in love with the wrong person. Even if his love could not be reciprocated, he was willing to accept it.
Brianâs left hand gripped his right wrist, which she had held tightly before. His skin seemed to still feel the warmth of her fingers.
Like what Brian had said, there were indeed not many explosives planted as there were no further explosions on their way down.
Cars were already waiting down the hill, and the police had arrived as well.
Jason was about to bring Grace into the car when he saw that her face was extremely pale and her hands were twitching badly.
âGrace, whatâs going on? What happened to your hands?â Jason asked anxiously.
1 âLâ Grace tried to endure it, not wanting him to worry too much However, the pain in her hand was spreading in fits and starts After hearing Jasonâs exclamation, Brian, who had been following them, rushed over and looked at Graceâs trembling hands. He quickly said, âDo they hurt? Dr. Russell said you shouldnât be lifting heavy things. Your hands are almost crippled, and nowN theyâre⦠I wonder if Dr. Russell can cure-â
Before Brian finished speaking, Jasonâs expression suddenly changed. âWhat did you say? Graceâs hands are almost crippled?â
âDidnât you know?â Brian was shocked. He thought Jason would have known about it.
âTell me whatâs going on!â Jason snapped.
Grace said through clenched teeth, âI⦠Iâm fine⦠Jay, donât worry. My hands are just suffering from some old problemsâ¦â
Brian said apologetically, âIâm sorry, Grace! This wouldnât be happening to your hands if you hadnât tried to save me⦠Iâm sorry. Iâm sorryâ¦â