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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panic flashed across Antonio’s face.

gasped, her eyes widening. “Grace, why are you at Mr. Kaufman’s

Ivan behind me, shielding him. “I…”

staying with me for a while,”

on the

each time felt like a

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

see tears welling in Ivan’s eyes.

right away,” I said, stroking

past, Antonio grabbed my arm.

Ivan just call

calmly. “Aren’t you his

call

Ivan was finally detaching, and Antonio was surprised? Shouldn’t he

free, but his grip was

a mixture of emotions. “Wait. Give me a

explain to

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“Molly is waiting. Let go.”

he was doing,

scoffed and took Ivan’s hand. We

“Wait!” Antonio called.

and handed it to Ivan. “Happy

was actually for me. So

two weeks ago.” I said, starting

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

the adult world. “Will you eat

then

cheered and ran into the living room, urging me to