Chapter 127

"Next time..." Grace seldom heard words like that. But ever since she came back and ran into Dominic again, he'd said it more times than she could count. Next time, and then the next... "How many more 'next times' are there? When does 'later' ever actually come?" she muttered under her breath, her voice barely audible. Her usually clear eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "Dominic, just once, okay? Just this one time! I swear I won't bother you again!" she pleaded, her face full of desperation. "Some other time," Dominic replied coldly, logic getting the better of him. Thinking of Louise, who was waiting at home, he didn't even hesitate. "You really don't feel anything for me anymore?" Grace finally couldn't hold it in and shouted toward his back as he walked away. Dominic didn't turn around. He kept his gaze on the large glass doors ahead, but her words rang clearly in his ears. He took a moment to sort his thoughts. After all, he'd known Grace for years-maybe even counted her as a frie