Falling for My Contractual Wife

Justin hugged her for a while before slowly letting go of her. He seemed to have just noticed Brian beside her. Justin frowned slightly. He looked at Grace and asked gently, "Have you eaten?"

"Yes." Grace smiled and nodded.noveldrama

Her smile made the man beside her jealous.

"Then, shall we go out for a walk?"

Grace smiled and said, "Sure."

Justin was delighted. He glanced at Brian and then at Grace. He used his gaze to ask if he needed to ask Brian.

Grace acted as if Brian did not exist. "Let's go."

Brian's heart sank to the bottom.

He watched the two of them leave. After a moment's thought, he followed them, but kept his distance.

Justin and Grace strolled along the limestone alley.

"Who saved you back then?"

"Nelson, Brian's half-brother."

Justin frowned slightly and asked worriedly, "He's the Francis family's illegitimate son? He had a motive for saving you, right?"

Grace smiled. "Of course, there's nothing free in an adult's world. He wants to return to the Francis Group openly. I've helped him a lot during my five years in Merion, allowing him to gain a foothold in Capern City."

Justin nodded and said worriedly, "In short, you have to be careful of this person. Ethan was defeated by him before. He has some tricks up his sleeve."

Grace nodded. "It's alright. I've already left him."

"Yes, that's good."

The two of them walked aimlessly. Justin could not help but ask again, "Then... are you with Brian now?"

Grace lowered her eyes. His tone was a little desolate as he asked, "Do you think it's still possible between us?"

Justin nodded. He also understood that she was just using Brian previously.

This realization made him jump with joy.

"Grace, how have you been in Merion all these years?"

She looked at the sky and smiled. "Do you know why I'm called Nova?"

"I've been deep in the darkness, hoping for light. This is how I've been living for the past five years."

It was as if she felt that the atmosphere was too depressing Grace smiled again. "But it's alright. During the time I was hospitalized, I met many different people. It's quite interesting."

Justin looked at her with heartache.

"Grace..."

"Yes?"

Justin looked at her for a long time before saying solemnly, "Let me take care of you from now on!"

Grace looked at him, pursed her lips, and lowered her eyes. "Justin, I couldn't

accept your love five years ago. Five years later, I still can't."

"Why? Could it be that you still like Brian?"

Grace lowered her head. 'Do I like him?"

Falling in love with someone was something that could not be erased.

She clearly knew that she loved Brian, but she hated him even more.

"I'm sorry, Justin. If I could accept you, we would have been together five years ago. I don't want to lie to myself. I feel that it's unfair to you. You should be with a girl like Angie or Vivian."

She did not deny that she liked Brian because she did not want to give Justin any hope and delay him.

Justin's face was visibly disappointed. "You're really heartless... Why is it that no matter what I do, I'm one step behind Brian?"

Grace looked at him and smiled. "I'm very happy to have met you, Dr. Vance."

Justin exhaled a heavy breath. "Alright, then I won't disturb your vacation. I'll... leave."