Grace's POV
"I refuse to let my heart shatter again," I told Vita firmly. "So I need your help—keep an eye on him and ensure he doesn't pull anything stupid while I'm gone."
Vita looked completely taken aback by my possessive demand.
She'd always assumed Mr. Benjamin was the clingy one in our relationship. Vita had witnessed him countless times studying my every move like his entire world would collapse if I vanished from his sight for even a moment.
Yet here we were, both equally desperate and possessive.
Vita never imagined the typically collected and unflappable Grace Preston could reveal such vulnerability.
"Understood, Ma'am," Vita replied with a serious nod, accepting the responsibility. "Mr. Benjamin won't get away with anything inappropriate during your absence."
"Thanks, Vita. Your job security is guaranteed," I promised her. "It's the bare minimum I can offer you."
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'You've already given me so much more, Ma'am,' Vita thought silently. 'You just don't see it yet.'
