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

was there

Another lie, mostly likely.

asked the nurse to discharge me, and went home

appear

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I worked on a custom jewelry design for

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herself under the fireworks, captioned,

I realized I'd been

burrowed under the covers and forced myself

to work and handed in my

aware of my impending marriage and return home,

been fantastic here. But I wish you all

and whispered my thanks

my colleagues and they insisted on

usual restaurant with Antonnio - mostly out of habit and

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