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

push Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt. I've told you I would explain later. Why were

stung

limping toward us,

to explain, but she fell

rushed to her side, holding her

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

eyes red. "It's okay. It's not a

his sister, he might get angry

Freddy, Antonio's eyes flickered with unease. But when he looked at Alicia, he grew furious again. "Freddy entrusted her to me. If she

and couldn't help asking, "What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges

his fists, his gaze piercing as he accused, "You knew the bathroom was a blind spot with no cameras,

felt both amused and

there are no cameras, how

I've known her