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The day Russell was discharged from the hospital, Grace was there to pick him

up.

Russell asked with a smile, "Where are Antonio and Omar?"

Grace checked her watch and replied, "Omar's at

kindergarten. It's Friday today, so Antonio is also busy with work." Russell's face fell at her words.

He suggested, "Why not call Antonio to join us for a family meal?"

Not wanting to spoil Russell's mood, Grace decided to take a day off and headed to the Kaufman Group for Antonio.

It brought back memories of her previous visits to Antonio's workplace when she always got a cold shoulder. It got so bad that he finally lost his patience and gave her a warning.

At the lobby, the receptionist greeted her warmly, "Ma'am, how may I help you?" Grace gathered herself and said with a smile, "I'm here to see Antonio."

The receptionist guided her to an office and then excused herself.

As Grace neared the door, she was about to knock when she heard Kendra's sobs from within. Soon after, Antonio's soft and considerate voice sounded. "Kendra, I'll step up once the baby arrives."

Grace stood outside, her heart feeling like it was frozen. Just

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then, the office door swung open.

Antonio caught Grace's gaze, surprise fleeting across his face before it settled into indifference.

"I believe I made it clear that you're not to visit my company."

Grace shot back, "If I hadn't shown up, how long would you have kept this a secret?" Antonio's eyes were downcast, and he didn't say a word.

Kendra, with a look that could melt hearts, added, "Grace, please don't be angry with Antonio. It's all my fault."

Grace, in an oddly calm voice, asked, "Is the baby she's expecting yours?"

Antonio's silence spoke volumes.

For Grace, his silence was as good as a confession. She'd assumed his distance over the past six years was due to his demanding job.

would have a baby with

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chill in her voice, Grace said, "Congratulations. I'll gladly step aside and let Ms. Jermyn take

Kendra both looked

and walked

got back to the Kaufman's place, Antonio wasn't far behind. His face was as cold as ever,

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felt disgusted and chose to ignore

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came running over, and when he saw just the two of

the more he looked like Antonio, even down to the way he could make her feel awkward. But Grace

and he hit the floor

talking about that woman in this house!" Omar stuck out

yelled at Grace, "I don't want her to be my mom!"

but then she composed herself and said, "We'll have someone bring his food up later. Let's eat without him."

though, that Omar wouldn't welcome her

got to the hospital, she found

Jermyn, with a handsome husband and a cute son, and now you're expecting your second child!" At the words, Grace paused

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about to walk away, Kendra called out, "Grace, I can't handle this morning sickness. What can I do?" Her words made the colleagues realize

what to do. But they didn't dwell on it and

just the two of them

and approached Grace

dignity by now. Antonio cooks for

cooked for Kendra, again and again. Seeing the smug look on Kendra's face, Grace felt a stab of sorrow. "Antonio would've shown you the respect you deserve if he really loved you. You wouldn't

never loved

her cool, her inner world

Antonio's heart wasn't hers. But now, she was past needing it. Without another word, Grace

her office, she couldn't keep the emotions at

played in her head were images of Antonio in an apron, cooking

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that no matter how much she valued Russell's opinion, her marriage was a lost cause. After a moment of contemplation, Grace pulled

disappeared into the void. Nearby, a couple of doctors

new director's spot has been taken," one said. "Who got it?" the other

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