I Don’t Need Your Fake Love by Melandia

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check in on now and then.

He got that she wanted to be his wife, but in his eyes, only Livia had what it took to stand next to him.

He’d been holding onto that for years, but hearing that Livia was jetting off again made him waver.

Since they first met when he was just seven, he’d been waiting for Livia for nineteen years.

He figured all this time he’d win her over, but she just thought of him as her best friend.

For an ex–boyfriend who was just plain in every way, Livia ditched him again.

Antonio was worn out.

When she hung up on him, he was utterly disappointed, deciding to let her go and to free himself as well.

Once he made up his mind, he was cooler and surer than he thought he’d bc.

No drama or tears. He just slept it off and when he woke up, he was over her.

The drinking that came after was just to chase away the lonely feelings.

Yeah, he felt lonely. Even a big shot like him, who could get whatever he wanted in Cruxfield, wasn’t immune to those feelings.

Being on top, Antonio knew better than anyone that everyone was just out for benefit.

Lots of people were always around him, but he knew they just wanted his money and power.

There weren’t many he could trust, but Grace was one of those few.

She liked him for who he was, not because he was CEO of the Kaufman Group

why he kept her close, not for anything big, just so he wouldn’t

faded, all he had was

Grace really did mean something to him.

everyone, he’d rather have Grace stick

told Morton to text Grace and ask her

by, but there was no

up, but it went unanswered. In the end, his number was blocked.

but what could he do?

spotted her, waved, and his mind drifted back to the call

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next day, Devin and Grace headed

everyone around, they didn’t have a chance to chat.

today, and his parents were all over Grace,

Devin there, she felt right at home, the nerves just melting away.

with the Kaufman family, Grace was no stranger to fancy events. She was

time they said goodbye, Devin’s mother, Madison Hester, was reluctant to part with Grace, inviting her back

visit, told them to take care,

driving, curious how she was feeling.

she soaked in the evening breeze, feeling totally chill for the first time that day.

was great. We had a nice chat and the food was delicious. The only bummer is that it went by too fast, and I’m a bit sad to say goodbye to

Hudson?” Devin echoed,

herself, quickly fixing her slip. “I mean, Madison and Leon. I really, hit it

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in a smile. “As long as you’re happy, that’s all that counts. They adore you, just like I

to

almost hung up, thinking it was Antonio, but then she saw

wedding. Why do you keep it a secret? I got you a gift. Are you free tomorrow

one of the few friends Grace had. She was fond of Daisy, who was only in

they settled on a spot, she filled Devin