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..."

say too much, and just asked, "Can I speak to her? I

"Sure thing. She's right here with me. She

a moment and then tentatively said, "Grace, could we talk

that something was off, giving me a couple

of a warning when he spoke. "What's the big secret? Why can't I listen? You're not trying to get advice from Grace

can we have a chat? It'll just take a few

Freddy cursed, hitting the brakes so hard that the car screeched to a halt

you're trying to get

Once he

his phone into the storage

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. When I finished, his eyes v "It's not your

you about Alicia. Then you wouldn't have fallen so

shook my head, a sense

one being stubborn and

for seven years. I