The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

"Grace, I'm always a bit busy with work, but you need a good rest after your abortion. So, I've hired someone

to cook for you. Next month, I'll take you to meet my parents."

In Grace's memories, Shane's parents were always

busy, traveling for business all the time. Shane and she had been neighbors for 18 years, but she had only met them twice. She could barely remember their faces now.

"I don't need that much rest. I want to work."

Shane shook his head.

"You can work anytime. But if you don't take care of your body, you'll regret it later."

As carefree as Shane might seem, he could be stubborn sometimes. Once he decided something, no one could change his mind. Grace gave up protesting, for she knew he was just looking out for her. Now that

they were married, they had to understand and support each other.

"Fine, but I have to study, or I'll be bored at home."

Shane compromised, nodding in agreement.

month, Grace put

anymore. Sometimes, she even wondered if her three years

Well,

fine. There was no drama, no tearing each other apart. This was probably the

this outfit look too casual? I'm worried your

front of

his parents today, and

finally swatted her hands away as she continued to adjust her

look great. Whether they like it or

matter. As long as I

sweet talks by now, but her face still blushed. In the past, Antonio had barely looked her in the eye, letalone said anything that made her blush. Unlike

still don't understand. Why do you

froze, not sure how

know when it started, and

you think we need

by his

liked Antonio? No specific reason. But if

smile, Grace took

just wanted to enjoy being loved. It was something life owed her, so Shane

been sent by fate.