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 window and gave a

deep breath, she dialed the realtor’s number.

Parrish, are you really sure you want to sign this?” the

Can you also

giving everything to Mr. Antonio Kaufman?”

sooner the better.”

up, Grace noticed her sweaty palms.

But now, she wondered if Antonio just didn’t want her in

explain their relationship if someone saw

Antonio walked in, carrying

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

and their hair often triggered his

he frowned and said, “Did you forget

saying she’d send her cat over first.

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feelings toward pets;

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

Before Grace could respond, the cat in his arms puffed

It was a gift for Antonio, but when it shattered, he didn’t seem

to care.

calling out, “Nellie, slow down! Let Daddy check if you’re hurt.”

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