Dumping Ex and Spoiled by Mr. Hopkins by Amber Apple

Chapter 8



Chapter 8: Heartbe… 

Chapter 8: Heartbeat 

Moments 

Lexie suddenly opened her eyes, finding herself 

face–to–face with Grayson’s handsome face. A surprise flickered in her eyes, and she 

couldn’t help but blurt out, 

“What are you doing here?” 

Meeting so soon after just a few hours caught her off guard. 

Grayson was in an navy blue 

Armani suit, looking 

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polished and graceful. 

“Visiting an elder,” he said, his black eyes meeting Lexie’s. “How are you?” 

Lexie, locking eyes with him, felt her heart skip a beiat. “I’m fine,” she replied. 

“I mean here,” Grayson pointed to his chest, the 

position of heart. “Most women would choose to cry 

their hearts out at a time like 

this. Would you like to try?” 

He handed her a 

handkerchief. 

Lexie hesitated, but then 

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smiled faintly. “Crying won’t 

solve anything, and why 

shed tears for someone 

unworthy?” 

“Does it hurt a lot?” Grayson 

asked. 

Lexie looked at the swaying willow branches, her gaze 

drifting. In a low voice, she 

murmured, “How could it 

not hurt…?” 

She thought true love would warm a man’s heart, but 

turned out that man’s heart 

was never here. 

Grayson’s eyes lingered for a 

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moment. “Crying for something not worth it is 

indeed not worth it. Save 

your tears for those who 

cherish you.” 

His words made Lexie’s heart 

race. Looking into his dark 

eyes, she felt a bit flustered 

and looked away. 

Grayson kept going, a bit unsure in his gaze. “Why stick around if you know he’s not thinking about you? It’s easier to part ways and stop the agony.” 

Lexie, surprised, met his 

gaze. 

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They only met a few times, and dropping those words was a little too much as they were basically strangers. 

However, Lexie had to admit 

that Grayson’s words made 

sense. Letting go was better 

than clinging. And as time 

went by, Abbie and Callum 

would be nothing in her life. 

Taking a deep breath, Lexie regained her calm. “We’ve 

already separated. There’s no 

connection between him and 

me anymore.” 

There was a hint of surprise in Grayson’s eyes, but he 

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covered it up pretty fast. 

Attempting to play it cool, he maintained a steady tone. 

“Passion without a response 

should be dialed back. Ms. 

Baily is way more 

free–spirited than I 

expected.” 

“As you said, rather than dragging out the drama and getting tired of each other, it’s wiser to let go. Plus, true generosity is in giving willingly, not just begging and accepting whatever 

comes your way.” said Lexie. 

Grayson raised an eyebrow, 

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appreciating her words. “On 

this point, I agree with Ms. Baily.” 

The conversation rolled on 

seamlessly, no 

uncomfortable silences, and 

time seemed to vanish. 

“Mr. Grayson, Madame Elizabeth is calling for you,” an elderly woman 

approached. She looked at Lexie with a kind expression. “If this young lady is 

available, why not come along?” 

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