I Don’t Need Your Fake Love by Melandia

Chapter 129

Antonio frowned, his annoyance evident. “Don’t be so dramatic. Molly’s stay is temporary.”

“No one knows we’re married. She thinks I’m single,” he added, as if in explanation.

My chest tightened. I took a deep breath.

“You know I prefer to keep my marriage private. You understand that, right?” Antonio continued, justifying himself.

So, Ivan and I were inconveniences, obstacles to his love life.

I couldn’t bear to look at him, “Fine. I’ll pack and take Ivan out. We won’t disturb you.”

I had planned to leave anyway; sooner was better.

My ready agreement seemed to surprise him.

His voice softened, “I’ll make it up to you and Ivan.”

I continued working without looking up.

The scars Antonio had inflicted on Ivan and me ran deep; no amount of “making up” could erase them..

I packed our bags and we left the apartment.

Just as we were leaving the building, we ran into Antonio returning with Molly.

He was wheeling her suitcase and they were both beaming.

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our eyes met, panic flashed

gasped, her eyes widening. “Grace, why are you at

pulled Ivan behind me, shielding him.

are relatives, staying with me for a

tightened on the

our relationship, but each time felt

speak, Ivan said, “Hello, Uncle

turned, shocked, to see tears welling in Ivan’s eyes.

right away,” I said, stroking

Antonio

did Ivan just call me?” he

calmly. “Aren’t you his

call him “Uncle Antonio,” forbidding him from using the word. “Dad.”

Antonio was surprised? Shouldn’t he be

free, but his

his expression a mixture of emotions.

explain to

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him, “Molly is waiting. Let go.”

he was

scoffed and took Ivan’s hand. We

“Wait!” Antonio called.

to his car, retrieved a box, and handed it to Ivan.

me. “This cake was actually for me. So

birthday was two weeks ago.” I said, starting to hand the

look of anticipation on Ivan’s face.

didn’t understand the complexities of the adult world. “Will you

hesitated then agreed.

into the living room, urging me