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 to

Another lie, mostly likely.

hung up, asked the nurse to discharge me, and went

didn't appear all

II &

19 298 Mouchers

by fireworks, I worked on a

a Facebook notification

photo of herself under the fireworks, captioned,

I realized I'd been logged into Antonio's

I burrowed under the covers

next day, I went to work and

aware of my impending marriage and return home,

But I wish you all

and whispered my thanks for

my colleagues and they insisted

room at our usual restaurant with Antonnio - mostly out of

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