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.

seen Sarah on

to us, her face full of sadness as she cradled

really envy you two. Your relationship seems

comfort her when Antonio casually gave her the

necklace suits you better. You take it. Don't be

hesitation, he reached out and gently touched

my face going

hurriedly stood up, her face pale, tears welling

was your anniversary gift.

your celebration. Please,

her

almost on

say anything, Antonio

go buy it

now!"

words caught in

Sarah, I couldn't hold back anymore and

into tears.

shot me an impatient look and pointed at the

ve

the queen of the house just because you're pregnant? She's already upset, and you

he tried

through a lot alone. You're going to be a mother soon too, so just consider it a good

How ridiculous.

were being affectionate right in front of

was too dumb

How pathetic.

Her baby was born.

just

How ironic.

love was truly

Antonio pulled me into his arms

Eve got

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and the baby while gone? If you

wouldn't fight so

gave him no

stared

traveling for the

face stiffened for

replaced it with a smile, pinching