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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in the glass

breath, she

really sure you want to sign this?”

I want to hand over. Can you also get me a

you giving everything to Mr.

sooner the

up, Grace noticed

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

if

as Antonio walked

town and asked me to take care of her for a few days,” he explained, with

and their hair often triggered his allergies.

frowned

Grace remembered Janelle saying she’d

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really about his feelings toward

Antonio handed her his phone. “Check this out. Someone messaged me about needing confirmation,” he said. “Aren’t the car and house they

his arms puffed

getting into pottery. It was a gift for Antonio, but when it shattered, he didn’t

to care.

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

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