Chapter 4

To avoid Janelle’s suspicion, Antonio had Grace and her heavy suitcase get out of the car.

He sped off, leaving Grace alone in the middle of nowhere.

She glanced around the empty freeway, let out a bitter laugh, and dragged her suitcase forward.

On that winter night, the wind tousled her hair and turned her cheeks rosy and her body stiff with cold. Yet, her mind stayed clear.

Memories flickered like scenes from a movie–love, betrayal, a wavering heart, and his exit.

Grace couldn’t help but wonder, “How’d she feel if she found out Antonio’s been lying about waiting around all these years?”

Grace trudged through the biting wind for over three hours before catching a ride on a truck back to the city.

home just before dawn, took off her shoes, and winced at the

them with everything from the first–aid kit, exhaustion set in. She showered and crashed into

feeling heavy and groggy. She pulled herself up for

drifted into a restless sleep.

0.00%

D

Chapter 4

11 288 Vouchers

found herself watching Antonio and

she hid in a corner, letting

woke up crying, right into Antonio’s warm

away her tears. “It was

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255