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.

my shocked look with fury, no trace

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

cheek stung

limping toward us,

tried to explain, but she

me away and rushed to her side, holding

asked, sounding worried. "I was going to bring her to apologize to

eyes red. "It's okay. It's not a big deal. She didn't mean it. Don't be too

knew you hurt his sister, he might

furious again. "Freddy entrusted her to me. If she did something wrong. I gotta

did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges at me and even getting physical. Isn't that a bit

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

felt both amused and

there are no cameras, how can you pin this on

up? There's no reason for her to do that. Plus, I've known her for years. She's not a liar," said Antonio. "You mean I'm a liar?"