Chapter 32

Grace’s POV

I reached for my phone and dialed my mother’s line. I wanted to speak to someone before I lost my mind. She picked up on the second ring and squealed excitedly before I could speak.

“Grace, oh my god! You won’t believe this.”

“Hi, Mom,” I said dispassionately, but my mother was too excited to notice my pensive mood.

“Listen, darling, I’m engaged. Do you hear me? I’m sitting here in my kitchen wearing a big diamond ring. Can you believe it?”

“Oh, Mom!” I said softly and dabbed my eyes dry. This was just the right news I needed to hear to push me to the brink of despair. Knowing my mom was getting married while I was having a baby for my boss was such an irony.

“Aren’t you happy for me?” she asked, finally noticing my tone.

“I’m happy for you, Mom. This is beautiful. Don’t you think this is happening too quickly?”

She scoffed. “After Christmas, I knew I had found the right man. He adores me, Grace. I’m out of