Chapter 493

Ethan's tone was flat, almost too calm. But Grace could tell that if she answered wrongly, things would end badly. This choice might determine the course of her life. She had no idea who her biological father was, and she had no roots in Druville. If she left the country now, would that be enough to free Ethan from the mess he was in? After all, all Jordan wanted was a clear message from Ethan. She tightened her grip on her collar and thought carefully for several long minutes. She tried to read something from his back view, but he gave nothing away. A long moment later, she whispered, "Okay, I'll do it. I won't ever come back." As soon as the words left her mouth, the mood in the room shifted instantly as if the temperature dropped. Grace's face turned pale. She didn't understand how her answer had offended him again. Wasn't that what he wanted? "Did your boyfriend even cross your mind when you answered that question?" Grace fell silent. She liked Ed, but her current si