Chapter 223

Why was Grace gone for 26 years? Margaret said that in the past, there had been many photos of Grace at home. Grace loved beauty. She was someone who loved taking pictures. Later, when she left, Phillip got angry and burned all those photos. There was only one family portrait that was left, hidden away by Margaret in secret. Valeria took out that card and, under the dim yellow light of the old house, looked at the faint sheen of black and gold on its surface. Just how many people could open a VIP account at Pinnacle Private Bank in Slate City? … After returning to Slate City, Valeria called Margaret twice every day. Shane mentioned wanting to go to the county with her this weekend to visit Margaret. After some thought, Valeria declined his kind offer. In the afternoon, after lunch, Selena placed an envelope in her palm. She said, "This is for Mr. Grant's birthday." Ever since Leo had mentioned some time ago that his uncle's birthday was coming, Selena had remembered it until