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

me,

for a while,” Antonio butted in.

on the suitcase.

the first time he’d denied our relationship, but each time felt

I could speak, Ivan said, “Hello, Uncle Antonio.”

turned, shocked, to see tears welling

away,” I said, stroking his hair.

we walked past, Antonio grabbed my arm.

just call

“Aren’t

to call

Antonio was surprised? Shouldn’t he

arm free, but his grip was

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

to

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him, “Molly is

was doing,

took Ivan’s hand.

“Wait!” Antonio called.

box, and handed it to Ivan. “Happy birthday, Ivan,” he said.

smiled at me. “This cake was actually for me. So today’s your son’s

I said,

I saw the look of anticipation on Ivan’s face.

didn’t understand the complexities of the adult world. “Will you eat it with me?”

hesitated then agreed.

living room, urging me