The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

The Lies He Told Me 163

"Looks like the surgery cleared your head this time," Jarvis said, as mean as ever.

I smiled and said nothing. He packed up his things and put a chocolate on the table. "Eat it when your condition allows."

I watched him, but he didn't look back. He simply turned and left. As the door closed, I glanced at the chocolate.

Was It the same one I had posted about on social media a few days ago.

That day was my birthday, and though I rarely indulged in chocolate as a child or an adult, I had a sudden craving.

I mentioned it to Antonio several times, but he brushed me off, thinking I was being childish

and asking why I couldn't just buy it myself.

Again, he hung up on me.

I searched everywhere but couldn't find the filled chocolate I craved.

Feeling despondent, I posted on social media, saying I might never find my favorite chocolate again, with an old photo of it.

Antonio commented below, "Are you done?"

Long ago, Eloise sent me a picture of the chocolate, asking if it was the one I wanted. I was a bit confused but thrilled and told her it was.

replied, "Antonio bought me

cried all night, hurt by Antonio's words.

me

the chocolate again, I

and shared it

commented, "Did some other guy buy you

was the first time in years

he started

while I was undergoing tests. When I finished,

talked about my

through, Antonio stormed in and angrily pulled me

divorce just to run back to your first

with him in our hospital?" Antonio hissed. Jarvis tried to speak, but

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