He was resolute, never giving her the slightest chance, and made it very clear.
Grace Parker was, after all, just a young woman. Despite appearing strong on the outside, her heart still felt lonely and helpless. Every time Lorraine Hanson rejected her, she felt distressed and even thought about giving up.
Yet in the end, she persisted, because she knew how deeply she loved him. Even though he rejected her, truly giving up was impossible.
To give up on him was tantamount to giving up on the whole world; she didn't see any other meaning in her life!
"Grace…" Lorraine Hanson held her hand, gently taking it in his own. He gazed at her exquisite face, a soft smile on his lips. "Stop wasting your time on me. You will find a good man who understands, appreciates, and loves you, so..."
