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.

shoes, and winced at the blisters on her feet.

exhaustion set in. She showered and crashed into

up feeling heavy and groggy. She pulled herself

drifted into a restless sleep.

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to bear it, she hid in a corner, letting tears

right into Antonio’s warm embrace.

her close, wiping away her tears. “It was just a dream. None of it is

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