Chapter 2

Early the next morning, Grace got up on time. She quickly got ready and headed to Dessert Tryst, surprised to find Antonio already there.

Usually, his mornings were reserved for the gym, and he’d only show up around lunchtime.

As she passed by his office, she overheard him on the phone. “I want a big riverside apartment, ASAP,” he said, his voice barely containing his excitement.

“Oh, he’s eager to get Janelle a place,” Grace thought.

The next moment, she bumped into Antonio as he walked out of the office, his smile still fresh from the call..

Startled, he quickly offered an excuse. “I had too much coffee last night and couldn’t sleep.”

He took a few steps, then turned back to stop Grace and gave her a quick once–over. “You didn’t hear anything, did you?”

Grace looked at him calmly. “No, why?”

He smiled, as if relieved. “Great, or it would’ve ruined the surprise.”

With that, he walked off, practically bouncing.

Confused, she thought to herself, “He’s already back with his first love. Why hasn’t he told me? Maybe he wants me to stay?”

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glass window and gave

deep breath, she dialed the

you want to sign this?” the realtor

I’ve got some assets I want to hand over. Can you

you giving everything to Mr. Antonio Kaufman?”

the sooner

up, Grace noticed

signs of love. But now, she wondered if Antonio just didn’t want her in

he explain their relationship if someone saw

looked away as Antonio walked

me to take care of her for a few days,” he explained, with a flicker of panic

ones, and their

Grace wanted a cat before, he frowned and said, “Did you forget I’m

saying she’d send her cat over

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really about his feelings toward pets; he just did

her his phone. “Check this out.

sounded surprised. Before Grace could respond, the cat in his arms puffed up and

It was a gift for Antonio, but when it shattered, he

to care.

the cat, calling out, “Nellie, slow down! Let Daddy

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