Around ten o'clock, Grace brought a late-night snack to Joanna's room. Joanna was engrossed in a book. Without looking up, she gave a casual instruction, "Just leave it there."She continued reading, but after a while, she noticed Grace hadn't left. Reluctantly, she looked up. "Grace, do you... need something?""Uh—no, nothing. I just wanted to have a word with you," Grace said nervously, her hands clasped together."Oh? Go ahead," Joanna raised an eyebrow. Sensing Grace's unease, she tried to reassure her, "No need to be nervous. Just say what's on your mind.""Alright, alright," Grace smiled, her face brightening at Joanna's approachable demeanor. Joanna's kindness and gentleness always made her feel at ease. "Joanna, now that you're back... are you really not planning to reconcile with Lionel?"Grace had overheard Joanna's earlier remarks, and they had left her feeling anxious, like a cat on a hot tin roof."Grace, that's none of your business!" Joanna's face darkened, and she soun
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