Chapter 47

The IV drip intensified my dizziness. I stumbled, barely catching myself.

Antonio hadn't returned, not a single call or text.

Five hours passed.

Reluctantly, I dialed his number.

He sounded surprised I was still at the hospital.

"Grace, I'm so sorry. I meant to come back after taking Alicia home, but she had stomach cramps..."

A woman's voice interrupted. "Sir, your order is served. Enjoy your dinner!"

Antonio covered the phone, but I still heard Alicia. "Antonio, you should go back."

Disappointment washed over me again.

go home. I'll

there to

Another lie, mostly likely.

the nurse to discharge me, and went home

appear

II &

19 298 Mouchers

on a custom jewelry design

Facebook notification

a photo of herself under the fireworks, captioned, "I know you

Logging out, I realized I'd been

burrowed under the covers and

I went to work

my impending marriage and return home,

here. But I wish you all the

I hugged her and whispered my thanks

colleagues and they insisted

a room at our usual restaurant with Antonnio - mostly out

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