Chapter 221

Grace stormed out of the car after a heated argument with her mom, impulse taking the wheel. She didn't even know where she was heading. Going home? Not happening. Work? Definitely not in the mood. All she wanted was a place to cool off and breathe. Out of nowhere, the bar where she'd bumped into Henry last time popped into her mind. She hailed a cab and headed straight there. The bar was still the same—loud music, flashing lights. Grace stepped in and immediately felt a hint of discomfort. Her eyes scanned the crowd almost instinctively. Unsurprisingly, he wasn't there. She felt a small pang of disappointment, followed by a strange sense of relief. Grace let out a bitter little smile. What was she even doing? She couldn't tell if she actually wanted to see Henry again or if that idea freaked her out. After what happened last time, it'd be beyond awkward to run into him again. She sat quietly at the bar and ordered a drink. Same one as before, but this time, it tasted bland and pointle