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Grace's POV

I thought she's coming to where I'm sitting, but then I see her approaching the ferris wheel in the distance. I have no choice but to follow them, as I'm curious as to what stunt Cecilia is going to pull next.

I'm

not disappointed. Because as soon as we approach the stand, she says, "Two rides, please."

The clerk just gives her two tickets and posts the "FULL" sign. Of course. Antonio comes with her, smiling as though they didn't just leave anyone behind.

I shouldn't have come here. I shouldn't have tried to cushion his feelings.

I head home, and right now I can almost feel Antonio looking for me but I don't care anymore.

I just pack my bags, making sure there is nothing left behind.

I book a taxi to my parents' place, and before I leave, I write him a note that simply says, "It's over. The engagement is off, and I'm breaking up with you." "Oh, honey, it's going to be alright," my mom says immediately as soon as

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I come in, and I spend the night celebrating my birthday with them.

By eleven in the evening. Antonio calls. I'm too busy to notice it, so it falls through.

That doesn't mean he won't try again. And again.

Sick of hearing the tone, I just turn off my phone and go to bed.

For the first time in what feels like years, I have the best sleep

of my life. It's already noon when I wake

, and for the first time, I wake up to a full meal and no complaints from anyone.

open my phone, and to my surprise, I get a flood of messages and calls.

I log into my socials, only to see so many messages from Antonio.

engagement is off? Why did you not take the keys to the

to have it next year again. What's

just playing hard to get? Why are you doing this to

or I will never speak

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was sent

sigh of relief and delete Antonio

door. I open it to see my

some hot milk. You always have problems with

me anything. They did nothing but take care of me as

up at her. "I won't be here long. I'm planning to get a place of my own. I just

How much

shake my head with a smile. "I have some money left. I can deal with

she transfers thirty thousand to my account anyway. When I look up at her in surprise, she just says, "A woman must have her own place and savings. There's nothing wrong with a The next few days are spent looking for

town and in a safe area. I just have to meet up with the landlord and finalize the

even buy me

birthdays they missed.

lights the candles. "Make a

make my wish, "I wish my parents will live long happy lives, and that everything will just get better and better for

I suddenly get so many messages at once. My heart stops

happy for you!

wish you and Antonio all

confused to see the messages. The wedding is off. Did Antonio not

It was

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I posted something about our upcoming wedding. You got what you wanted. I think

can't help but chuckle when I saw "making a scene." Who

recall that my mom once tried to get

didn't even think of accepting

request. Or else

She would not be able to sleep with concern if she finds

myself down and reply to my friends,

post something

"Rumors stop here. I'm

have a boyfriend. There is no engagement,

two minutes. I receive Antonio's call.

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