Regret Came Too Late

Queens face it up withearten fare lit up with waritement.

He immediately got up and looked at Alice beside him .

Lets back to Brookdildor an interview .

Alk , this is all thanks to you .

Lets go there Carmen hupped Alice excitedly and said , Im really used to have such a well behaved daughter .

Congratulations , Alice , said Llum .

Alice was completely stunned .

She had just returned from Brookfield , andione , she had to head then again .

Though she was somewhat annoyed , the praise from thour rich ladies made bet tride .

She still had a lingering leves , and she .noveldrama

wald her .

She grabbed her hand and started pul Hurry , hurry ! A bunch of Gamersate out there boking for you .

They said they want to hand you a plaque ! she said .

Maudy ind her to the guesthouses main entrance , where a lively crowd had pattered at the front stood several young people she recognized .

Their fare lit up lâue they were at a big celebration .

Grace was still a little dized when fireworks went off above ber This is omnall of us .

You have to take it .

We all signed .

ime investit is looking at this Land and wants to build something on it .

A lot of our families plots were picked From now on , if Yeah , my familys last got picked to We started negotiating the price this Jucky star ! den plaque and deduct know what to su She was about to speak when the wounded car engines interrupted bei .

A luxury car About a dozen people in suits stepped out , tue of them , the same persas aid they The inversus naepresentatives said they looked into Moril cher hands that a wave of warmth hi ed spi behind the cored , followed by several permete asked thientin in comme il river with a Quentin , you got here last .

You really raised an impressive daughter , that guy sait .

Dressedán a mit, Quentin can led himurit like a high powered businessman meeting his peers .

He gave Alice a slight nuder .

This is my daughter .

Toriginally brusight her hete just to get some hand , an experience I masi Texpecting much , but she did pretty well , he said .

The guy laughed .

Come on , dont be so modest .

She did more than just pretty well Let me tell you something in the dieen kow Northbrook might t That person has always wantedio cha something good for Northlock , but Southbepok kept preshing back .

The ten sides have been at odd for ages , but non , Northbrook , the balance of power has completely shitted .

Quentin and the guy were talking under their burath , making it imposside Meanwhile , the government officials were all focused on her , showering her with attention Standing in the spotlight , she couldnt help but feel a surge of pushe Someone in the group suddenly asked , Hey , what about that plaque ? Werent the fatmens supposed to present one ? de of the officials Imally noticed Grace in the crowd , holding the plaque .

Assuming she was a ets daughter sent to deliver it , he is That something about Grace bei posture and presence made her seem more like a well off young womus than someone from the local farm .

Hear you go , Ma .

Lambert .

The farmers made this for you .

Lets wait for Mr.

Henderson to arrive and then well have you two take a photo together .

Alice smiled , soaking up the praise without noticing anything was off Feeling proud , Quentin patted her shoulder .

Once youre back in Deuville , Im sure someone from ther from the Here Thanks , Dad , Alice said .