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

“Grace, why are you at Mr.

Ivan behind me, shielding him. “I…”

relatives, staying with me for a while,” Antonio butted in.

grip tightened on

the first time he’d denied our relationship, but each time felt like a fresh stab to the heart.

speak, Ivan said,

shocked, to see tears welling in Ivan’s

sweetheart, right away,” I said, stroking

walked past, Antonio grabbed

Ivan just call me?”

calmly. “Aren’t you

six years, Antonio had maintained his charade, forcing Ivan to call him “Uncle Antonio,” forbidding him from using the word. “Dad.”

and Antonio was surprised?

my arm free, but

me, his expression a mixture of emotions. “Wait.

to Ivan.”

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reminded him, “Molly is waiting.

if realizing what he was doing, he

Ivan’s hand.

“Wait!” Antonio called.

to his car, retrieved a box, and

was actually for me. So today’s your

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

saw the look of anticipation

the adult world. “Will

hesitated then agreed.

and ran into the living room, urging me to