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.

piped up, "Grace, go home. I'll explain

there

Another lie, mostly likely.

asked the nurse to discharge

appear

II &

19 298 Mouchers

awake by fireworks, I worked on a

Facebook notification

under the fireworks, captioned,

out, I realized I'd been logged into

suffocated, I burrowed under the covers and forced

I went to work and handed in

marriage and return home, expressed both

But I wish you all the best," she

her and whispered my

among my colleagues and

a room at our usual restaurant with Antonnio -

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