I understood the aning behind her words. She was blaming . I said, "There’s nothing I can do. I wanted to help, but I couldn’t do anything."
Grace gave another aningful look. "I think you’ve done enough."
Honestly, no man would dislike hearing a woman say that. My confidence soared instantly.
"Don’t you like it?"
She bit her lip. "I like it, so, will you satisfy ?"
I thought for a mont. I had to leave for a party at half past ten, and I couldn’t just leave Grace alone there after satisfying her, right? That was not my style!
"Sure, but not today. How about another day?"
Grace glanced down. "Are you impotent? You can only do it once?"
’Damn it! What did she an?’
I replied irritably, "You can try losing your shoe again."
As the words fell, her foot stretched out. Then, she opened her mouth wide, exclaiming, "Why does it look scarier than before?"
"Because I can do more than you imagine!"
I looked at her proudly. Muscular and charming. I felt naturally superior when facing any woman.
Grace struggled to swallow. "But your sudden erection is too abnormal. Shouldn’t you be listless for a while after the outburst?"
"My talent, okay?"
I shrugged, "I always get more excited in the process."
Her gaze toward beca even more intense, and her breath slightly quickened. "Then, would you like to spend the night with tonight?"
I wanted to, but I really couldn’t.
Moreover, the more she wanted it, the less I could give it to her. I would keep her hanging for now.
"Not tonight!"
"Why?"
I said with authority, "Because you’re not obedient."
"I’m not obedient? You asked to wear innocent clothes, and I did. I’d do anything you asked . Is there anyone more obedient than ?"
"Well, you are quite obedient, but now I just want to be a diligent and benevolent man. In the past, I had no choice, but now I just want to be good!"
Grace laughed at my words. "What? You want to be a good man? You’re a coward with desires but no courage!"
I said inwardly, ’Don’t expose , okay?’
I felt a bit embarrassed. "Just tired out. Let’s have a steak to replenish!"
She licked her lips. "I just ate, and that’s much more nutritious than steak."
’Damn!’
I felt my anger rising.
"I still have so cat food here. How about you..."
"Aren’t you trying to be a good man? I shouldn’t disobey your will."
Grace snorted, and I knew she wouldn’t look for the shoe again.
We ate until 8:30 p.m., and I paid the bill.
The street was lively. Grace naturally held my hand. Wearing a floral dress and a ponytail, she seed to have truly beco an innocent girl who was amazed by everything she saw.
Eating various snacks, I let her lead the way.
Passing by a flower shop, she secretly picked a yellow flower and tucked it behind her ear, a bit shyly asking , "Am I pretty?"
"Quite pretty." I sincerely replied.
Honestly, tonight, I saw another version of her, who could be pure and seductive, her allure skyrocketing.
Finally, tired of walking, Grace bought two cups of coffee, took to the seaside, found a secluded corner, and sat down. The salty sea breeze blew gently, indescribably comfortable.
Grace took off her shoes and put her fair feet into the sea, constantly splashing water.
Leaning on my shoulder, holding my hand firmly, innocent and carefree, she pointed to the yachts on the sea, the stars twinkling in the sky. "William, thank you."
"Shouldn’t I be the one to say thank you?"
I whispered in her ear. "Thank you for looking for your shoe."
Grace rolled her eyes at , then leaned back on my shoulder. "I haven’t felt so relaxed for many years. Today is the most relaxed and happiest day I’ve had in years."
I stayed silent, listening quietly to her.
Everyone had their own story, but usually, people didn’t talk about it. Only at certain tis, when touched by a particular emotion, would they speak out, and these stories were often filtered with either sadness or beauty.
"I didn’t go to college, and my diploma was forged. I only went to high school. After graduating from high school, due to family reasons, I was forced to leave ho. Do you want to know why?"
"Why?"
"Because of my scumbag stepfather!"
As Grace said this, her eyes were filled with deep resentnt. "You know, since middle school, he had been constantly harassing !"
I was shocked. "What did your mom say?"
She smiled bitterly, "She sacrificed to protect her love! After high school, we moved to the county. Every night, I held a knife in my hand while sleeping. One ti, he drunkenly kicked open my door, and I stabbed his arm. After that, he never dared to harass again, but ironically, my mom cut off all ties with ."
"I wanted to study, but I didn’t have money. So, at that ti, I swore that I would make money, lots of money!"
Tears stread down her face, and I felt uneasy.
These stories, though not familiar, were not unique.
Grace’s experience was a bit similar to Kelsey’s, but at least Kelsey didn’t have a scumbag stepfather.
I sighed and hugged her shoulder, gently patting her back. "All right. It’s all over now."
"You must be wondering why I turned into what I am now, right?"
Grace looked at , her eyes full of sorrow. "I wanted to work hard on my own, but in this era, without a diploma and a solid family background, it’s challenging for to live.
"I used to work as a waitress in a restaurant, and I worked hard there. In return, however, the boss let beco his mistress. I begged him to let join the business, but he looked at with disdain and ignored .
"I was indignant, so after leaving the restaurant, I sold insurance, where I t more people. Those female colleagues would sleep with clients and even their colleagues for a deal, which completely subverted my values."
"So, you adapted yourself to it?"
"Yes. I got adapted to it, but I was smarter than them. I never put myself in danger. They could take advantage of , even touch , but I would never let them have , as what you can’t get is the best."
"And ? What about ?" I couldn’t help but ask.
"You’re different!"
"How am I different?"
Grace smiled, "You’re young, handso, strong, and capable, with a good temper. Being with you gives a sense of security."
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