Chapter 628 - 652 Awkward Matters
Grace Lopez lazily leaned back in her chair, her demeanor exuding an undeniable spring-like charm. If she were a married woman, she would undoubtedly realize Grace Lopez was displaying the afterglow of a romantic encounter. However, Sarah Utah, still a naive girl, could only notice that Grace Lopez seemed different from usual—more attractive and womanly—but she couldn’t grasp why Grace was like this.
Grace Lopez took a sip of red wine, smiling as she looked at Sarah Utah, and said, "I’m saying, Sarah, didn’t I just tell you? I just wanted to see who would come here to mingle with Brother-in-law."
Not believing her, Sarah Utah looked at Grace Lopez and said, "That can’t be right. I didn’t hear what you and Big Brother Brown were talking about, but I felt something was off between the two of you. You were speaking so softly. If it was just a normal meeting with Big Brother Brown, why would you talk so quietly?"
Sarah Utah was still quite naive, her innocence showing through as she inadvertently revealed her own concerns. Grace Lopez, seeing through her easily, responded with a smug expression, "I have always had a good relationship with my Brother-in-law. If I wanted to stir things up, I obviously wouldn’t do it publicly. I had no idea you were in the room, so why would I need to avoid you?"
"Were you... really just joking?" Sarah Utah still felt something was off.
"Of course! Today, Emily just wouldn’t stop talking nonsense, which forced my sister to agree with Emma. My Brother-in-law is so good and so many people are after him. My sister can’t watch over him constantly, so, of course, I, being her sister, wouldn’t want to see her get bullied. My sister is the rightful wife after all. If I don’t help her, who will?" Grace Lopez spoke with an air of righteous indignation.
At Grace’s words, Sarah Utah felt awkward. Everyone knew about her feelings for James Brown. Even though she and James had no significant encounters, sneaking into his room tonight—even if just for a chat—could easily be misunderstood, especially at this late hour.
"Ahem... Sandra, I truly was just chatting with Big Brother Brown. There was really nothing else," Sarah Utah hurriedly explained.
"Is that so..." Grace Lopez squinted at Sarah, confident in her position and feeling justified to confront anyone who tried to pursue James Brown. She said in a leisurely tone, "I trust you; you’re not as bold as the others. But there are others who wouldn’t hesitate to take my Brother-in-law away. That would make my sister very sad. I worry about how my sister found such a husband who never lets her rest easy."
Sarah Utah heaved a sigh of relief but felt somewhat embarrassed as she said, "Although Big Brother Brown seems ordinary at first, after spending time with him, you realize his excellence—he’s quite likable."