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

about Antonio anymore. Sometimes, she even wondered if her

or just an obsession. Well, that

life now. Antonio was probably married to Keyla by now, and that was fine. There was no drama, no tearing each other apart. This was probably the most peaceful breakup

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

in front of the mirror. Shane was taking

his parents today, and

was nervous. Patience thinning out, Shane finally swatted her hands away as she continued to adjust

Whether they like it or

long as I like it, that's all

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

don't understand. Why do you like

not sure how to answer. He seemed

didn't know when it started, and he didn't know why. He

do you think we need a reason to like

stupefied by his question.

No specific reason. But if she stopped liking someone,

smile, Grace took

on, she just wanted to enjoy being loved.

been sent by fate.