Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 62 They spent another two hours mingling with the rest of the mound before Grace finally got into Ethans car to head back to Druville .

But the people of Northbrook were still gathered ourside , not quite ready to say goodbye Grace , make suure you stop by when its all done !! My family just got a huge relocation payment about a million dollars ! Im buying a house in Denville so I can come see you ! Hows your back .

Grace ? Im really sorry I lost my temper and hit you with that rake before .

The wires drifted in through the open car window The farmers had grown incredibly attached to Grace in just a few days .noveldrama

After all , no one else had ever managed to save Northbrooks apples , let alone turn Northbrook into a future tourist destination .

Decades of bitterness and Soothbrook had finally worn off .

They no longer had to worry about the people of Southbrook A better future mas ahead one where they could focus on pressing apples and helping with development .

Gideon Klines dream was coming true , and they could barely contain their Glancing in the rear view mirror at the people still standing there , unwilling to leave , Grace felt wave of emotions rush over her .

Honestly , she didnt think she had done all that much .

From the oldest to the youngest , everyone in Northbrook had a straightforward honesty that stood in sharp contrast to the vein Southbrook .

She took a deep breath and managed a small Mr.

Henderson , maybe its a good thing the tourism project ended up here .

The people are genuine , and they take good care of visites .

If we had picked Southbrook , Id be worried theyd MAIT pre gouging tourists in no time .

Ethan was flipping through a folder of documents .

He gave a quiet hem This was the first project that had gone so smoothly since Grace had regained consciousness in the hospital .

The success left her feeling a quiet sense of satisfaction .

Neither of them spoke for the rest of the drive .

Worn out , Grace drifted off in her seat by the time she woke up , they were already back in Drawville , parked outside her neighborhood.

She quickly hopped out and gave a polite nod .

Thanks for the lift home , Mr.

Henderson .

the thought than would leave right away , but he glanced up from his papers and met her eyes .

Just as she starred wondering if something was on her face , he liked away and rolled up the window Grace stood still , feeling somewhat awkward .

She turned to head inside , only to find Carmen standing at the entrance .

Carmens face was tight as she marched over .

What on earth happened this time , Grace ? Your dads losing it at home , and Alice is upset too .

Come back with me and apologize Her tone was calmer this time , not as sharp as before .

She thought Grace would give in and come home right away , but Grace harely looked at her before turning away .

Carmen had assumed that as long as the spoke up , Grace would go back to being the obedient daughter she used to be .

But now that she was being ignored , her temper flared up right away .

Whats with the attitude ? she snapped The whole family is serable because of you ! Have you ever stopped to think about why Yancey doesnt want you ? oh , I have , Mas Lambert , Grace said flatly .

Its because I have a sister who keeps throwing herself at him .

Men are weak when temptations that obvious , so Ive decided to leave him .

Funny thing is , you were mad when I wanted him , and now , youhe mad when I donL Carmen shook with rage .

Have you lost your mind ? How dare you say that about Alice ? Grace stopped into her neighborhood , her voice ice cold .

Stop looking for me .

Ive already told you Ive cut ties with all of you .

And as for my engagement to Yancey , Ill go to the Hendersold mysell and call it off .

Are years of Care constantly giving in , Carmen couldnt handle the den change She took a deep barath and muttered , Dont come crying to me later .

You always pull these sturta ja just to get our attention .