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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her reflection in the glass window and gave

a deep breath, she dialed the

really sure you want to

to hand over. Can you also get me a death certificate, just in case?” Grace

giving everything to Mr. Antonio

the sooner

Grace noticed her

But now, she wondered if Antonio

would he explain their relationship if someone

away as Antonio walked in,

friend’s out of town and asked me to take care of her for a few days,” he explained, with a flicker of panic in his eyes.

into pets, especially furry ones, and

wanted a cat before, he frowned and said, “Did you forget

remembered Janelle saying she’d send her cat

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his feelings toward pets; he just did whatever Janelle

dwell on it. Antonio handed her his phone. “Check this out. Someone messaged me about needing

cat in his arms puffed up

pottery. It was a gift for Antonio, but when it

to care.

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

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