When Hearts Collide
Chapter 38 – Building a Legacy
Five years passed in what felt like the blink of an eye.
Little Grace Cole grew into a bright, curious child with her mother's kindness and her father's determination. She loved drawing buildings beside Sophia and "helping" Ethan by scribbling colorful crayon designs on papers in his office.
Every employee at Cole Developments adored her.
Whenever Grace visited headquarters, smiles followed her through the hallways.
"Good morning, Mr. Ryan!" she called one day.
Ryan looked up from his desk.
"Well, good morning, Miss Grace. Are you here to inspect my work?"
Grace folded her arms dramatically.
"Yes."
"And Daddy says everything must be perfect."
The office burst into laughter.
Ryan sighed playfully.
"I've been replaced by a five
