Chapter 30  bad the torrs share And you, being the rightful grandson, will end up under a bastard. Wouldn’t that just be the talk of the  Devin, sewing tw  was night, added fuel to the fire “Sure, he’s got more money than you, but you’ve got two things going  take he is, and second, Grandpa’s fond of Amanda. If you two have a kid soon, Grandpa  ake of the child and Amanda”  fret your net  it out, right? Treat Amanda night, and keep your distance from Nicole. Tomorrow’s your best shot”  Soor “Dad, I get it now. I won’t mess up again.”  1 sat on the terrace, catching snowflakes as they danced down, a cold smile tugging at my lips.  it’s too late to have second thoughts now How can a dead person offer you forgiveness?  had come to terms with my state. I was neither here nor there. I was just watching to see if karma would catch up with Chase.  Davin left, Chase was worried sick. Derek coming back was clearly a big threat to him. He kept calling me over and over, but the nated voice kept him on edge  dark of night, I heard him murmur, “Amanda, how long are you going to keep this up?”  Even now, he hadn’t figured it out and thought it was all on me.  Whenever he was restless, Chase fiddled with the beads in his hands as if they could soothe his nerves.  My soul was tied to it, making me feel more than I ever did. But after seeing him with Nicole, every touch of his just made my skin crawl  The next day, Chase showed up in a dark suit, wearing the tie I gave him, and carrying a gift for Grandma. He made his way to the Kennedy family home.  His assistant asked kindly, “Mr. Reyes, has your wife returned?”  Chase felt a chill but replied coolly, “She must have come back to the Kennedy’s home. She cares so much for Grandma. She would’ve returned early to check on her because she is sick.*  As for me not reaching out to him, he figured I was just still in a huff.  The birthday bash was set for the evening, and it was still early, so no other guests were at the Kennedy mansion yet.  Nicole had been waiting there since morning and came over as soon as she saw him. “Chase, you’re finally here.”  Seeing him in a black suit, Nicole pouted. “Chase, why are you in black again? You look so old and dreary, like an old man. I got you: new designer suit last month, why not wear that?”  The suit Nicole spoke of had the same pattern as her outfit, clearly hinting she wanted them in matching outfits.  Remembering his dad’s warning from last night, Chase gently removed her hand from his arm. “Nicole, you’re not a kid anymore. We should keep our distance to avoid any talk.”  Nicole was confused by Chase’s sudden coldness, especially since he’d been so caring just the day before. “Chase, I just…” “Alright, I’m off to see Grandma.” Chase, unusually dismissive of her feelings, walked away quickly, missing Nicole’s spiteful look. Chase hurried into the courtyard, quickly grabbed a servant, and asked, “Has Ms. Kennedy come back?”  The servant, assuming he meant Nicole, nodded. “She came in early this morning. Didn’t you see her?”  Chase was thrilled, convinced Amanda wouldn’t let a spat keep her from her grandma. He rushed towards the inner room.