The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

Chapter 169

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.

Omar couldnt hide

written all

smiled, her heart no longer heavy

.

.

ruffled Omars hair, her

some money so you can get

bought him a Lego set he was

to give it to Kendra, trying to

Grace opted

just give

money.

decided to leave, not lingering on Omars

she looked at Antonio and forced

Goodnight.

retreated to

tied to Antonio for

ago, it had only been a fling, but that

else that led them

married her because of Omar, but his

a special place

seemed to feel this too, like he knew that Grace wasn't supposed to be

But Kendra was.

was planning to leave

Kendra, living the

birthday came, and Grace was fresh out of surgery when her

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

been ages since Omar had been this

cold shoulder, Omar was there, wrapping her up

like Daddy anymore! Mommy, don't be sad. When I grow up, I'll take care

decided to

of the maids saw her and was taken aback. "Mrs.

face made Grace's

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

such a good boy, I made this cake for you, Omar. Your dad wanted

so

hugging Kendra, acting all cute and

was there too, watching them with a

like

feeling out of place, like she'd walked into

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