Her Place in His Heart by Isabella Reed

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But he came at the wrong time.

If I brought him into this world, his life would never be a happy one.

It’s better for him to leave now than to suffer with me.

I glanced at my phone, and it was filled with messages and calls from Antonio.

“Grace! Stop pretending, okay? If you’re looking for an excuse, at least make it a good one. Stop being so pathetic!

“You’re seriously angry over some baby stuff? I haven’t even mentioned how the cheap baby products you bought gave the baby a rash! What’s there to be upset about?”

Even though I had already let him go in my heart, seeing those messages made my eyes sting with tears again.

This was the man I had loved for so many years.

And in the end, all that was left was exhaustion.

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On the fifth day in the hospital, I was discharged.

I requested a two–week sick leave and decided to take some time away.

I had the divorce papers drawn up, signed them, packed my

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things, and moved out of Antonio’s place that night.

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suitcase in the

“Grace!”

moment but didn’t turn around.

the car door

wasn’t ready to let

grabbed my wrist, and his

answering my calls, not responding to my

don’t you? Well, I’m here now. Are you happy now? Can you stop bothering me? I’m busy, I don’t have time for your pregnancy moods!” he snapped.

my lips together, calm

traces of my exhaustion.

reaching up to touch my gaunt face, his eyes softening with a flicker of regret.

gotten

snapped, pulling his hand

cold, unfeeling.

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You didn’t

think I’m this stupid? Antonio, do you feel proud of tricking me

eyes full of guilt.

fumbled for words, but couldn’t find

staring into his eyes

I performed a C–section. The

so–called business

took a few steps closer.

barely registered as I yanked on his shirt, exposing the dark,

You disgust me.

loving you. I

then did his gaze drop to

color as his eyes slowly filled with horror.

voice shook as he spoke.