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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the glass window and gave a wry smile.

a deep breath, she dialed

sure you want to sign this?” the

assets I want to hand over. Can you also

everything to Mr. Antonio Kaufman?”

the sooner the

noticed her sweaty

signs of love. But now,

would he explain their relationship if someone

away as Antonio walked in, carrying

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

pets, especially furry ones, and their hair often triggered

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

remembered Janelle saying she’d

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toward pets; he just did whatever Janelle asked.

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

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

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

to care.

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

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