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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.

that he would have a

woman.

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

Kendra both

turned and walked away, not even glancing

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

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and chose to ignore

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over, and when he saw just the two of them,

she come to our family meal?" The more Omar grew, the more he looked like Antonio, even down to the way

face soured and he hit the floor with his

that woman in this house!" Omar stuck out his

her to be my mom!" Then he stormed off to his room, skipping

then she composed herself and said, "We'll have someone bring his food up later. Let's eat without him." Antonio shot her a look, as if blaming her for

her concern. The meal was a quick, uncomfortable

got to the hospital, she

and a cute son, and now you're expecting your second child!" At the words,

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I can't handle this morning

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

the two of

and

have left with dignity by now. Antonio cooks for me every day," she said,

felt a stab of sorrow. "Antonio would've shown you the respect you deserve if he really loved you. You wouldn't have had

twisted at the words. "Stop it! Antonio never loved

cool, her inner world

now, she was past

couldn't

images of Antonio in an apron,

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marriage was a lost cause. After a moment

disappeared into the void. Nearby, a

heard? The new director's spot has been taken,"

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