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

a deep breath, she dialed

want to

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

you giving everything to Mr. Antonio Kaufman?”

sooner the better.”

hanging up, Grace noticed her

to see those “gifts” as signs of love. But now, she

explain their relationship if someone saw them living

looked away as Antonio walked

in surprise. “A friend’s out of town and asked me to take care of her for

and their hair often triggered

wanted a cat before, he frowned

Janelle saying she’d send her

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really about his feelings toward pets;

deciding not to dwell on it. Antonio handed her his phone. “Check this out. Someone messaged me about needing confirmation,” he

arms puffed

vase herself after getting into pottery. It was a gift for Antonio, but when

to care.

the cat, calling out, “Nellie, slow down! Let Daddy check if you’re

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