The Lies He Told Me 169

Grace Parrishs son and her husband were both smitten with the same Woman. Grace stepped into the study after her shower, still stuck in this realization, bathed

in light.

Antonio Kaufman, her husband, was buried in paperwork.

He glanced up, a frown on his face.

Whats up? Grace paused, standing still a few paces away, and gently asked,

Tomorrow is Omars birthday.

Will you be here for him? Ive invited Ms.

Jermyn, and she will come, Grace said without waiting for an answer.

That was the only time Antonios head snapped up, at the mention of Kendra

Jermyn.

Grace caught his reaction, and it struck her heart, leaving a dull ache.

She forced a smile, trying to sound casual.

I've got three surgeries lined up tomorrow, so I wont make it back.

You guys have a great time ....

Omar, their son, adored Kendra, even calling her mommy.

What do you mean? Antonio asked with a frown.

Grace simply wanted to make her son and her husband happy.

Shed already landed a prestigious overseas exchange at the hospital, ready to

hand over her role as wife and mother to Kendra.

Antonio would finally have his dream wife, and Omar would have the mother hed always wanted

She didnt have a chance to explain when a little voice called out from behind. Mommy, are you not coming back tomorrow? What about my birthday gift?

Grace turned around and saw Omar there.

year old Omar couldnt hide his

written all over his

longer

.

.

gently ruffled Omars hair,

so you can get whatever you

year, Grace bought him a Lego set

it together, only to give it to Kendra, trying to make her

opted for a

would just

money.

to leave, not lingering

she looked at Antonio and forced a

Goodnight.

turned and retreated to

heart had been tied to

it had only been a fling,

that led them

because of Omar, but his heart? It had always

a special place

like he knew that Grace wasn't supposed to be

But Kendra was.

breath. She was planning to leave

Kendra, living the life they

was fresh out of surgery

his innocent little voice making her heart feel heavy. "I want

had been ages since Omar had been this sweet

gave her the cold shoulder, Omar was there, wrapping her up in warmth and

don't be sad. When I grow up, I'll take

She decided to head home after making

and was taken aback. "Mrs. Kaufman, I thought

face made Grace's heart

she could say anything, laughter filled the air, coming from

this cake for you, Omar. Your dad

you so

Omar hugging Kendra, acting

too, watching them with a loving

looked like

of place,

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