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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

woman.

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Grace said, "Congratulations. I'll gladly step aside and let

and Kendra both looked taken

walked away,

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

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and when he saw just the two of them,

Kendra part of our family too? Why can't she come to our family meal?" The more Omar grew, the more he looked like Antonio, even down to the way he could make her feel awkward. But Grace only paused briefly before walking in with a poker

he hit the floor

about that woman in

be my mom!" Then he stormed off to his

herself and said, "We'll have someone bring his food up later. Let's eat without him." Antonio shot her a

her concern. The

Grace got to the hospital, she

Jermyn, with a handsome husband and a cute son, and now you're

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walk away, Kendra called out, "Grace, I can't handle this morning sickness. What can I do?" Her

herself, should know what to do. But they

the two of them

her phone and approached Grace

have left with dignity by now. Antonio

who was against killing 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

at the words. "Stop it! Antonio never loved

cool, her inner

known that Antonio's heart wasn't hers. But now, she was past needing

her office, she couldn't keep the emotions at

in her head were images of Antonio in an apron, cooking dishes in the pan, and spooning food into

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matter how much she valued Russell's opinion, her marriage was a lost cause. After a moment of contemplation, Grace pulled out her

void. Nearby, a couple of

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

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