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,

studying. She found that she hardly thought about Antonio anymore. Sometimes, she even wondered if her

obsession. Well, that didn't matter anymore. She

There was no drama, no tearing each

outfit look too casual? I'm worried your parents might not like

in front of the mirror.

his parents today, and

Patience thinning out, Shane finally swatted her hands away as she

great. Whether they

As long as I like it, that's

face still blushed. In the past, Antonio had barely looked her in the eye, letalone said anything that made

I still don't understand. Why

sure how to answer. He seemed

He didn't know when it started, and

think we need a

was stupefied by his question.

liked Antonio? No specific reason. But if

a smile, Grace took

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

been sent by fate.