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.

up, "Grace, go home.

there

Another lie, mostly likely.

to discharge me, and

didn't appear

II &

19 298 Mouchers

I worked on a

a Facebook

posted a photo of herself under the

Logging out, I realized I'd been logged into

the covers and

to work and

marriage and return home,

here. But I wish you

hugged her and whispered my

spread among my colleagues and they

at our usual restaurant with Antonnio - mostly out of habit and

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