Chapter 182

Ever since those two left, the only sound at the table was the clinking of chopsticks and bowls. Lucas still tried to chat with her here and there, but Grace had clearly zoned out, head down the whole time. Once dinner was over and they were back in Lucas's room, Grace nervously shut the door behind them. "Did I say something wrong just now? Mr. and Mrs. Ellis didn't look too happy." Lucas shot her a cold glance. "You knew it was the wrong thing to say, but you still picked a fight with Louise. Do you really think after a year, everyone's just gonna forget how you caused her to lose a baby?" His bluntness hit hard, draining the color from Grace's face. Panic crept into her chest. "Well, you could've helped me out. If you'd changed the subject, I wouldn't have said anything wrong." Then maybe everything wouldn't have turned into such an awkward mess. Mrs. Ellis happened to be walking past her son's room and paused when she heard the tension inside. Her brows furrowed. She raised a hand