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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.

She never thought that he would have a baby with another

woman.

voice, Grace said, “Congratulations. I’ll gladly step

Kendra both looked

turned and walked away,

got back to the Kaufman’s place, Antonio wasn’t far behind.

her, “Grandpa’s still getting

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what you say.”

disgusted and chose

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when he saw just the two

meal?” The more Omar grew, the more her looked like Antonio, even down to the way he could

and he hit the floor with his crutch.

to your mom! We’re done talking about that woman in this house!” Omar stuck out his lower lip, not about to

don’t want her to be my mom!” Then he stormed

later. Let’s

that Omar wouldn’t welcome her concern. The meal was a quick, uncomfortable

to the hospital, she found a crowd of nurses

Dr. Jermyn, with a handsome husband and a cute son, and now you’re

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called out, “Grace, I can’t handle this morning sickness. What can I

to do. But they didn’t dwell on it

was just the two of them now.

pulled out her phone and

with dignity by now. Antonio cooks for me every day,” she said, showing off her phone to

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 have had to play

face twisted at the words. “Stop it! Antonio never loved you, and you’re not in a position to

cool, her inner world utterly

that Antonio’s heart wasn’t hers. But now, she was past

she couldn’t keep the emotions

an apron, cooking dishes in the pan, and spooning

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valued Russell’s opinion, her marriage was a lost cause. After a moment

disappeared into the void. Nearby,

heard? The new director’s spot has been taken,”

heart skipped a beat, and she found herself

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