The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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Samuel wasn't on guard against his cousin, and he got drugged. I couldn't help but sigh.

Things were complicated in those wealthy families. My family was different, a straight line for generations, and then my mom added another member, making me the bonus kid.

Before I could crack a couple of jokes, Freddy's phone went off.

I took a peek, not expecting it to be Antonio on the other end.

Freddy was busy navigating a turn, so he handed me the phone.

I paused for

a beat, answered, and put it on the speaker. Antonio sounded desperate. The moment he got through, he blurted out, "Freddy, is Grace. there?"

Freddy shot me a look, grinning, "Yeah, how do you know?"

"I..."

too much, and just asked, "Can I speak to her? I want to ask her about

right here with me. She can hear

then tentatively said, "Grace,

caught on that something was

secret? Why can't I listen? You're not trying to get advice from Grace on how to win back your old

a chat? It'll just take a few

hitting the brakes so hard that the car screeched to

you're trying to get with Grace? She's my sister! We've been friends for years. Don't push me to fly over there and

Once he

tirade, Freddy ended the call and chucked his phone into the storage box. Antonio kept calling but he

me. "What's really going on between you guys? I thought you said you weren't close?" I bit my lip, realizing the gig was up, and I laid out everything over the years.

up. I should've told you about Alicia. Then you wouldn't have

my head, a sense

stubborn and

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