In the Lap of Luxury
Chapter 565 Loved You for Many Years

Grace lifted her face. Her breath left a mist in the air, partially obscuring her view.

After a long time, she asked, "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Back then, you said you wouldn't marry anyone but him."

Grace closed her eyes and came to a realization. "No wonder I never heard from you after that."

"The night you got married, I promised my father that I would join Fulton Group and put my focus on work. Within two years, I joined the board of directors, becoming one of the nine members." Hazel drove the car, following Grace and Xander from a distance. The headlights illuminated the two and cast a long shadow on the street, resembling the years that had passed.

"Work numbed a lot of my pain, but more often than not, I felt regretful.

"So much so that when I learned about your divorce, I dropped everything and came to Pamore. I established Futurelink and kept seeing you using that as an excuse.

"Whenever I heard that you weren't doing well with the Hawkins family, it cut me like a knife."

Xander's voice was filled with pain. It broke Grace's heart. She could hardly imagine how he had spent these years holding onto hopeless expectations.

She couldn't help but feel uneasy. "I... I'm sorry."

"You have nothing to apologize for. You were just following your heart."

Xander took her hand again and continued, "Even if you choose Benjamin again today, I will respect your decision. If you get hurt, just come to me. I will protect you without a word." Grace shook her head vigorously, tears pooling in her eyes.

"No, Xander, not anymore. I won't choose him again."

Xander was surprised and pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly.

"I won't let go again, Grace. I love you. I have loved you for many years and will for many more years to come."

He had loved her from their first meeting until now and would do so for the rest of his life.

Grace couldn't express her feelings. She thought she had fallen in love too early, never realizing that he had started loving her a long, long time ago.

"Xander, I was naïve before. I didn't understand many things. I only realized what true affection looks like today. Am I too late?"

Xander hummed softly. "No. You're just in time."

Grace cried tears of joy, holding him even tighter.

The two embraced, their hearts beating wildly against each other's chests, warming them up in the cold winter night.

Hazel watched this scene through the car. She had followed Xander for five years, but he had never shown such fervent affection for any woman. Now that she had finally seen it, she was stunned. He had waited for so long, and he was now finally with the woman truly meant for him, the one he loved deeply.

What a perfect ending.

After some time, Hazel got out of the car. "Mr. Fulton, the plane is about to take off."

Grace snapped back to reality. She clutched Xander's coat as she stood there. "You're leaving so soon."

"I promise to come back to you in half a month. I won't break my word."

Grace smiled shyly and straightened his clothes.

"Be safe on your journey."

Xander squeezed her hand tightly and said, "Wait for me."

Watching the Maybach drive away, Grace felt a mix of warmth and reluctance.

Lydia came out of the bar and saw her like this. Startled, she asked, "No way. Don't tell me you and Benjamin are back together."

Grace quickly regained her composure. "That's not possible!"

"Then, why do you look so lovesick?"

Grace was shocked. "Is it that obvious?"

"It's written all over your face."

"I just feel lucky that I didn't lose the person who loves me."