The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

"If you can't handle the struggles of pregnancy, just terminate it already!"

And now, I finally realized that he meant every word.

How ridiculous.

But was it too cruel for me to realize this now?

I stayed silent for a long time.

Finally. I spoke up just before Antonio ran out of patience.

"Okay, I got it. I won't wait for you."

With that, I hung up.

Antonio came back early the next morning.

He packed up his things, grabbed the baby items I'd prepared for our child, and got ready to leave.

"A coworker had a baby, and we didn't

have much to give her. I figured we could give her what we got for our baby, and we'll buy more once you've delivered."

I froze for a moment, instinctively touching my belly.

Right.

I wouldn't need it anymore.

This baby... would never be born.

Antonio didn't notice, but as he saw me zoning out, his expression.

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darkened slightly.

A flicker of guilt crossed his eyes.

"Really? You're being stingy over a few baby items? We can just buy the same ones later. Your pregnancy mood swings are something else. Do you really think you're a queen or something?" I forced a smile and meekly replied,

"Okay. I'll do as you say."

At that, Antonio was momentarily stunned.

Since getting pregnant, I hadn't acted so submissive in a long time.

emotional, prone to crying. complaining,

had seen Sarah on

next to us, her face full of sadness as she cradled

really envy you two. Your

when Antonio casually gave her the necklace he

necklace suits you better. You take

out and gently touched her

my face going

hurriedly stood up, her face pale, tears welling up in her

take it. This was your anniversary gift. I'm sorry, I

your celebration.

end, her

almost on the verge of

anything, Antonio snapped at

necklace! If you want one, go buy it yourself! She likes it, so give

now!"

caught in

I couldn't hold

into tears.

shot me an impatient look and pointed at the

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queen of the house just because you're pregnant? She's already upset, and you still have to get involved? What's

tried

You're going to be a mother soon too, so just

How ridiculous.

were being affectionate right in front

was too dumb to

How pathetic.

Her baby was born.

just five

How ironic.

love was truly beneath

to reality. Antonio pulled me into his arms and

got a

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of yourself and the baby while gone? If you were

wouldn't fight so

him no

stared at him

for the New Year

stiffened

it with a smile, pinching