Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 147

Graceland’s POV:

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I could tell by his expression Kai was shocked at my revelation. It’s not everyday you hear your fiancé was stolen as a baby.

I spent the next 30 minutes giving Kai the cliff notes version of my life. He listened in silence never once interrupting me, but I could tell his face tensed when I spoke of some the things I’d went through with the Rochesters. When I finally finished, he remained silent for an additional few minutes before speaking.

“I see.”

It was something about the way he spoke…I wasn’t sure, but it seemed as though his whole demeanor changed. Like he went from being light and happy to scowling; as if he were furious with the Rochesters. I decided that would be enough of them for the day, I didn’t want those people ruining what should be a joyful celebration. Just as I was about to tell him everything was fine, the rest of the Christiansens came back with food.

“We’re back!! And we brought delectable delights!”

Kayla beamed as she walked over to the large table in the room. Both Kai and I glanced at each other smiling. His gaze was so intense it made me blush. Not to mention I was still reeling from the fact that he was the boy from my childhood. All the little comments and gestures Marla has been making these past few days now all made sense. She’d always known who I was.

Marla and Kayla made their way over to me and Kai while Teddy and Theo moved the table to be closer. As everyone sat down, Kayla had this mischievous look on her face.

“So, have you two lovebirds been getting know each other?”

The room fell deathly quiet as Kai, and I looked embarrassed. Why’d she have to word it like that!! I could see Kai’s ears reddening as he scowled as his little sister.

“I finally wake up after a six month in coma and here you are trying to send me back.”

Kayla laughed joyously at her big brother as she hugged him tightly. Marla began fixing everyone’s plates, while Theo and Teddy began catching Kai up on everything that’s been

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Chapter 147

happening with the family and businesses since he’s been sleep.

“Oh! I called Grandma–Roana, she’s cutting her trip short, she’ll be here tomorrow!”

Kai’s face lit up with joy, I hadn’t had the chance to meet Grandma–Roana yet, but from what Kayla told me, she sounded absolutely amazing. She was currently in Lakeford for the grand opening of a children’s home and hospital. I was excited about meeting her myself. Marla handed Kai his beef broth. As he began to eat, she looked at me, smiling

passively.

“Gracie dear, you should eat something.”

I was so busy paying attention to Kai that I nearly jumped when she called my name. I was just about to protest and say I wasn’t hungry, when she walked over to me with a plate of pork belly and white rice. I nodded in obedience realizing she wasn’t taking no for an answer and began to eat. The rest of the afternoon was filled with laughs, conversations, and catching up. This was the happiest I’d ever seen the family. It was also the happiest I had ever been since the passing of my mom. We all stayed at the hospital until about 9pm. Originally, I was going to stay with Kai, but I noticed he didn’t eat much of the beef broth. After questioning if anything was wrong, he told me the broth was okay but that he preferred chicken broth. Marla originally got the beef for the heavy protein. I decided to head home that night and make him my special broth and dumplings.

In my previous life, whenever the Rochesters or Jonathan would get sick, I would make them all medicinal chicken or beef both with dumplings.

As we were saying goodbye, I noticed Kai’s expression looked sadden. It almost reminded me of that day at the beach when my mom called me to come home. I figured he was probably sad about the family leaving. Smiling, I walked over and sat beside him.

“Don’t look sad. Everyone will be back tomorrow! Plus, you’re cuter when you smile.”

I winked and smiled brightly as I held his hand. Suddenly, he looked at me with an intense stare causing my heart to flutter. His silence felt like forever as he gazed into my eyes. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say he was about to kiss me! Finally, he spoke.

you be here too?”

“I’m afraid I’m going to wake up tomorrow and you won’t be here.”

‘Dummy.‘

“I’ll be here bright and early…I promise.”

After I showered, I made my way to the grand kitchen. The Christiansen’s kitchen was more stacked than a mini grocery store. I was sure I’d find all the ingredients I needed for my chicken and dumplings with homemade broth.

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Kai’s POV:

I lied in my bed looking at the pictures I’d taken today with my family today before settling on the single picture I took of Gracie. She looked so beautiful, her smile was

of radiant. As I looked at her delicate face, I couldn’t help but feel a surge

anger. Gracie informed me of her life with the Rochesters, and I had a feeling that was the light version. The thought of her being mistreated, being abused sent waves of fury through me like electricity. They would know what the price was for making my beloved cry. I opened my contacts and decided to call my best friend Tyler. It was time he learned of the change in my condition.

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Gracie’s POV:

I finished my dumplings around 1AM. After doing a small taste test, I determined my they were complete. I needed to get some sleep if I was going to arrive at the hospital before

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