The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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Seeing me remain silent, Alicia tilted her head, scrutinizing my face.

"I've been wanting to say this since we first met," she said. "Don't you think we look alike?"

Feeling utterly ashamed and humiliated, I had to run away under her triumphant gaze.

Back in the private room, my colleagues' warm greetings finally made me feel better.

As I was about to shake off the frustration, the door burst open.

Antonio paused, surprised by the packed room, and then his eyes found me. There was a storm brewing in them, but I couldn't figure out why.

He balled his fists and called my name, demanding I step outside.

I followed him, puzzled, but got slapped across the face in the hallway. It was the first time he had ever done this to me.

shocked look with fury, no trace of

hurt. I've told you I would explain later. Why were

cheek stung with

toward us, her shirt crumpled and

to explain, but she fell

to her

are you doing here?" he asked, sounding worried. "I was going to bring her

not a big deal. She didn't mean

sister, he

flickered with unease. But when he looked at Alicia, he grew furious again. "Freddy entrusted her to me.

"What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation.

gaze piercing as he accused, "You knew the bathroom was a blind spot

both amused

cameras, how can you pin this

for her to do that. Plus, I've known her for years. She's not a liar," said Antonio. "You mean I'm