Chapter 593 – The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)

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However, Kyla Corbyn’s expression did not change when she heard Grace’s words. “It doesn’t matter whether I was set up or not.”

“How could it not matter? Kyla, do you want to live with this crime for the rest of your life?” asked Grace.

Kyla Corbyn looked down. ‘The rest of my life… I may very well be doomed to this crime for the rest of my life!’

“Grace, thank you for all you’ve done for me, but… enough is enough. Really! Handing over Nelson to Martin Weiss is the result of my careful deliberation. It’s not a decision I made on the spur of the moment! It’s just that…” she paused and said a little imploringly, “If Nelson ever needs your help, please help him.”

“Of course, I would help if anything happened to Nelson, but…”

However, no matter what Grace said, Kyla Corbyn had made up her mind and did not want to change it. Grace could only give up for now.

Grace kept thinking about what Kyla Corbyn said all night. As a result, she tossed and turned and could not sleep.

“What’s the matter? Can’t sleep?” asked Jason who lay beside her.

“Did… I wake you up?” she asked.

“No,” said Jason. Every day, he would wait for her to fall asleep before falling asleep himself. “Were you thinking about Kyla

Corbyn?”

She replied, “Yeah. Why do you think Kyla suddenly changed her mind and gave up custody of Nelson?”

“Maybe it’s just what she said. Handing over Nelson to Martin Weiss is the best choice for the child,” said Jason.

Grace sighed. “Anyway, continue helping me find the attending doctor. Maybe we can find them and find out the truth. That way, Martin Weiss will let Kyla raise Nelson and everyone will be happy.”

Jason replied, “Okay. You’d better go to bed now. Stop overthinking it.”

“Well… I seem to be a little hungry,” Grace said abruptly.

“Then I’ll have someone make you some food,” he said as he rose to his feet.

“No, it’s late. It’s not very nice to wake someone up just so they can make me food. Besides… I’m in the mood for some fruit soup. I’ll just go to the kitchen and make it myself,” said Grace.

“I’ll make it for you,” said Jason.

“You?” She was stunned.

“It’s just fruit soup. It’ll be quick,” he said.

In the end, Grace left the bedroom with Jason and they went to the kitchen together.

Sitting in a chair at the kitchen bar, Grace could not stop the smile from appearing on the corners of her lips as she watched Jason take out some fruits from the fridge, peel them, cut them, and then make soup with them.

He seemed more approachable now. It was as if the gap between them was slowly closing. He no longer gave off that high and mighty feeling from before.

Grace placed her chin above her hands and looked at Jason. who was busying himself. She liked the way things were right now very much. It was quiet and warm.

Soon, the fruit soup was ready. Jason filled a bowl and put it in front of Grace. “It’s still hot. Let it cool a little before eating. Otherwise, it’ll burn your mouth,” he warned.

“Got it,” she replied, stirring the spoon slowly in the bowl to lef the heat evaporate faster. “By the way, Jay, what do you want for your birthday?” she asked suddenly.

Jason suddenly stiffened. ‘Birthday… Yeah, my birthday is coming up, but… her birthday was such a mess last time!

Now, all he could think about when it came to birthdays was the time he had broken up with her on her birthday.

If he had not broken up with her, they would not have gone through all those ups and downs. He would not be feeling heavy-hearted every time he thought of these either.

Sensing Jason’s silence, Grace, who had hung her head low, looked up at him. “What’s wrong?”

He hesitated a little before saying, “You don’t need to prepare anything… for my birthday. Let’s just have a simple celebration.”

“Even if we’re just going to have a simple celebration, I still want to prepare a present for you. What would you like? You can ask for anything as long as I can get it,” she said.

His eyelashes fluttered a little. “I… don’t need any presents. Having you by my side is already the best present for me!”

“Is it because of my previous birthday… that you’re worried about yours?” Grace speculated.

He pressed his lips together and said nothing, so she knew she was right.

“Jay, I did have a pretty awful birthday, but we wouldn’t have the present if some things hadn’t happened back then. Maybe we’ve learned to cherish our time together more because we’ve lost it before,” Grace said frankly.

She gently scooped up a spoonful of fruit soup as she spoke. “Just like the fruits in this soup. Some fruits are sour, while some are sweet. Do you plan to be upset about it every birthday? Besides, are you going to be miserable on my birthday every year?” she quipped.

“I’m sorry. I should never have broken up with you!” muttered

Jason.

“Then we’ll take this as a warning and never talk about breaking up again, okay?” she said with a faint smile.

He was stunned. His dark peach blossom eyes stared at her closely. After quite some time, he finally said hoarsely, “Then it’s settled. No more mentions of breaking up.”

“Alright. If you can’t think of a present, I’ll prepare it myself. You mustn’t dislike it,” Grace said and lowered her head to drink the fruit soup in front of her.

Jason looked at Grace, and a touch of pain flashed across his eyes.

‘Is it… really settled? Will we never talk about breaking up again?

‘Does she know that my greatest fear is that one day she’ll choose to leave me?

‘Does she know how much I wish she can keep her promise, no matter what happens?’

Grace was a little worried about Jason’s birthday present. After all, he had everything. Besides, she had given him things like a scarf and gloves before. She could not think of anything else that was meaningful.

After visiting Lina at the hospital, Grace asked the driver to drive her to the mall to see what gift options were available.

The news she heard from the hospital was pretty good today. The doctor said Lina responded well after the surgery. All indicators were improving. It would not take long until she woke up.

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