Part 4:2

"Hey, stop crying. I'll get the first aid kit," Antonio said, kissing my cheek. softly.

He grumbled as he retrieved it. "You're not a child. Why are you always getting hurt? How will you survive without me?"

I stared at him, numb.

If he didn't love me, why this charade of concern?

I was exhausted by the pretense.

That night, I tossed and turned, drenched in sweat.

At daybreak, Antonio pulled me from bed.

I shoved him off, but he leaned in to kiss me.

I almost slapped him instinctively, stopping myself just in time.

He barely grazed my lips. "Awake?" he asked.

I turned away, wiping my mouth in disgust. "It's the weekend. Let me sleep."

I were unreasonable. "You had a fever

I couldn't dissuade

encountered Alicia, limping on a twisted

tenderness toward me vanished, replaced by immediate

didn't exist, he rushed to her side. "How did you get

smiled but her eyes met

my ankle. Small world. Are you

then looked away from "My sis

her to see

a doctor." Con

swnont

after met while Freddy was abroad. Only a few

Alicia

hall. "Your

guys go ahead. I'm

clinic on the other

the s

and without a word, Antonio scooped

arms.

take you. Grace,

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