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“I didn’t say anything. Why would you think I’m angry?” I felt my fingers turned icy.

Antonio suddenly felt like a stranger.

We’d navigated his decade–long entrepreneurial journey together, side–by–side.

Now, I was reduced to nothing more than a means to end.

Antonio roared, “What do you mean by that? She’s your sister! Why can’t you show her some concern?”

Swallowing the ache in my chest, I took a deep breath. “She’s not my sister. She’s the bastard child of a mistress.”

His face contorted with rage, “Grace! How dare you speak to Stella like that!

“Apologize to her right now! No wonder your own parents abandoned you!

“No wonder no one likes you.

“You’re repulsive!”

He’d actually used my deepest insecurities against me.

My father’s affair and my mother’s subsequent departure had left me feeling unwanted.

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my parents arguing

are the best girl in the world. Even if no one else wants you, I’ll always love you.”

had believed him.

happy family with him, working tirelessly to

every time I’d mentioned marriage,

He’d never

my eyes as I turned away.

Antonio’s eyes flickered.

seemed to realize he’d gone too far, “I

okay. You won’t have the opportunity to neglect me again,” I replied,

I turned to leave, a message from my mom

booked my flight.

departure date was in two weeks, the

wedding had become the countdown

discarded the wedding decorations and anything that

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