Chapter 119

My hand paused mid-air with the coffee cup. I stared, puzzled. “For real?” I’d looked into Grace’ background in my past life—she hadn’t stepped foot in this country in three years. Not even when Ronald had pulled out every trick in the book—coercion, temptation—you name it. She'd stayed put, focused on her medical career. But now? She’s suddenly coming back? She just left not long ago, didn’t she? And Ronald... he just flew out too. As far as I know, he went abroad just to confront her. So, how the heck is she on her way back? None of this lines up with how things happened before. Or maybe... she did think about returning last time and just didn’t go through with it in the end? Daniel grinned and shoved a candy into my hand. “It’s true! Why would I lie to you, Isabella? When she’s back, we have to treat you to a proper dinner to thank you for looking out for us. You’ll come, right?” I looked at Daniel, my brain still stuck in a loop. If Ronald's running after Grace now, chances are tha